Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cervantesii
ID:
1335182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lozada-Pérez & L.O.Alvarado

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 288(2): 168 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347636

Common Names

  • Matelea Cervantesii
  • Cervantes' Matelea
  • Cervantes' Milkvine

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Description

Matelea cervantesii (also called Cervantes' Matelea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea cervantesii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and petals being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea cervantesii has white or yellowish-white flowers with a yellow center. The seed pods are long and thin, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea cervantesii is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to control growth and shape the vine.

Where to Find Matelea cervantesii

Matelea cervantesii is native to Mexico. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Matelea cervantesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea cervantesii?

Matelea cervantesii

What is the common name of Matelea cervantesii?

Cervantes' Climbing Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Matelea cervantesii?

Matelea cervantesii is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, growing in dry, open, and rocky areas.

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

Lucio Lozada-Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozada-Pérez' in the authors string.
Leonardo O. Alvarado-Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Alvarado' in the authors string.