Status:
valid
Authors:
Spellman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 1255 (1978 publ. 1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372324
Common Names
- Matelea correllii
- Correll's Matelea
- Correll's Milkvine
Description
Matelea correllii (also called Correll's matelea, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial with white flowers and a yellowish-green fruit. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Matelea correllii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Matelea correllii are white or yellowish-white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matelea correllii is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Matelea correllii
Matelea correllii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Matelea correllii FAQ
What are the common uses of Matelea correllii?
Matelea correllii is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, malaria, and other ailments.
What is the natural habitat of Matelea correllii?
Matelea correllii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.
What is the scientific name of Matelea correllii?
The scientific name of Matelea correllii is Matelea correllii.
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
David L. Spellman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spellman' in the authors string.