Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
1276740

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.Stevens

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 606 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276078

Common Names

  • Matelea costaricensis
  • Matelea
  • Costaricensis

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Description

Matelea costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Matelea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine native to Central and South America. It is usually found in moist, forested areas, and is characterized by its large, green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Matelea costaricensis are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea costaricensis is a vine species that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Matelea costaricensis

Matelea costaricensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Matelea costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea costaricensis?

Matelea costaricensis

What is the common name of Matelea costaricensis?

Costa Rican Milkvine

Where is Matelea costaricensis native to?

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,

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