Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
costanensis
ID:
372996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30: 48 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372328

Common Names

  • Matelea costanensis
  • Costanensi's Matelea
  • Costanensi's Milkvine

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Description

Matelea costanensis (also called White-flowered Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea costanensis 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 costanensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea costanensis 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 costanensis

Matelea costanensis 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 costanensis FAQ

What are the common uses of Matelea costanensis?

Matelea costanensis is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the natural habitat of Matelea costanensis?

Matelea costanensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.

What is the scientific name of Matelea costanensis?

The scientific name of Matelea costanensis is Matelea costanensis.

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,

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