Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
1104714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Woodson

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 236 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104052

Common Names

  • Matelea Cordata
  • Heartleaf Matelea
  • Heartleaf Milkvine

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Description

Matelea cordata (also called Heart-Leaved Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Mexico and the United States. It has a twining habit and can grow up to 1.5 meters in length. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea cordata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Matelea cordata are white or pale yellow and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea cordata can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment. Once the roots have developed, the cutting can be transplanted into a pot or garden.

Where to Find Matelea cordata

Matelea cordata can be found in Mexico.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2607828: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.