Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
calchaquina
ID:
510459

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Ezcurra & Belgrano

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 857 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509791

Common Names

  • Matelea calchaquina
  • Calchaquina's Matelea
  • Matelea

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Description

Matelea calchaquina (also called Calchaquí Matelea, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous vine native to Argentina and Chile. It has long, slender stems with white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea calchaquina is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea calchaquina has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea calchaquina is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Matelea calchaquina

Matelea calchaquina is native to Argentina and Bolivia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Matelea calchaquina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea calchaquina?

Matelea calchaquina

What is the common name of Matelea calchaquina?

Calchaqui Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea calchaquina?

Dry, rocky soils in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Matelea genus

Matelea yanomamica, Matelea stenopetala, Matelea woodsonii, Matelea urophylla, Matelea sucrensis, Matelea tuerckheimii, Matelea virginiae, Matelea vaupesana, Matelea aspera, Matelea annulata, Matelea amazonica, Matelea alainii, Matelea abbreviata, Matelea ampiyacuensis, Matelea altamirana, Matelea bahiensis, Matelea capillacea, Matelea cardozoi, Matelea carmenaemiliae, Matelea carnevaliana, Matelea ceratopetala, Matelea bolivarensis, Matelea balbisii, Matelea constanzana, Matelea lourteigiae, Matelea magnifolia, Matelea manarae, Matelea marcoassisii, Matelea ochracea, Matelea obliqua, Matelea linearipetala, Matelea liesneri, Matelea holstii, Matelea johnstonii, Matelea kirkbridei, Matelea neblinae, Matelea matogrossensis, Matelea micrantha, Matelea serpens, Matelea suareziae, Matelea stergiosii, Matelea squiresii, Matelea planiflora, Matelea porphyrantha, Matelea pinguifolia, Matelea orthoneura, Matelea orthosioides, Matelea pedalis, Matelea rogersii, Matelea romeroi,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Cecilia Ezcurra (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ezcurra' in the authors string.
Manuel J. Belgrano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belgrano' in the authors string.