Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
forerana
ID:
372945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ernstia , n.s., 2: 12 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372277

Common Names

  • Forerana Milkvine
  • Forerana Milkvine Creeper
  • Forerana Milkvine Plant

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Description

Matelea forerana (also called Foreran's Matelea, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea forerana 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 forerana 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 forerana 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 forerana

Matelea forerana can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Matelea forerana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea forerana?

Matelea forerana

What is the family of Matelea forerana?

Apocynaceae

Where is Matelea forerana found?

It is found in tropical 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,