Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
510460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) C.Ezcurra & Belgrano

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 857 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509792

Common Names

  • Matelea foetida
  • Foetida's Matelea
  • Matelea

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Synonyms

  • Gonolobus foetidus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus lanatus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pseudibatia foetida (Griseb.) Malme [unknown]
  • Pseudibatia lanata (Griseb.) Malme [unknown]

Description

Matelea foetida (also called Stinking Matelea, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous vine native to Central and South America. It has long, slender stems with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea foetida is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea foetida has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea foetida is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Matelea foetida

Matelea foetida is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Matelea foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea foetida?

Matelea foetida

What is the common name of Matelea foetida?

Stinking Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea foetida?

Dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Cecilia Ezcurra (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ezcurra' in the authors string.
Manuel J. Belgrano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belgrano' in the authors string.