Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
denticulata
ID:
372956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Fontella & E.A.Schwarz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Bot. Munic. 46: 4 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372288

Common Names

  • Denticulata Milkvine
  • Denticulata Milkvine Creeper
  • Denticulata Milkvine Plant

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Synonyms

  • Vincetoxicum viridiflorum Standl. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum denticulatum Vahl [unknown]
  • Cynanchum guianense (Decne.) R.W.Holm [illegitimate]
  • Cynanchum viride Vell. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum viridiflorum G.Mey. [illegitimate]
  • Gonolobus ciliatus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus denticulatus (Vahl) W.D.Stevens [unknown]
  • Gonolobus grenadensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus guianensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus obtusiflorus Decne. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus stelliflorus E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus viridiflorus Schult. [illegitimate]
  • Gonolobus viridis O.Targ.Tozz. [unknown]

Description

Matelea denticulata (also called Denticulata Matelea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with a pointed tip. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea denticulata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea denticulata has small, white flowers with five petals and a prominent central stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea denticulata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Matelea denticulata

Matelea denticulata is native to Mexico and Central America.

Matelea denticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea denticulata?

Matelea denticulata

What is the common name of Matelea denticulata?

Toothed Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea denticulata?

Matelea denticulata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2364348: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Elizabeth de Araujo Schwarz (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Schwarz' in the authors string.