Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fulvida
ID:
372966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ballard) W.D.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 564 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372298

Common Names

  • Fulvida Milkvine
  • Fulvida Milkvine Creeper
  • Fulvida Milkvine Plant

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Synonyms

  • Matelea grandiflora (Standl.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum grandiflorum Standl. [illegitimate]
  • Gonolobus fulvidus F.Ballard [unknown]

Description

Matelea fulvida (also called Orange-flowered matelea, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial with white flowers and a yellowish-green fruit. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea fulvida 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

Matelea fulvida has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea fulvida 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 fulvida

Matelea fulvida is native to Mexico and Central America.

Matelea fulvida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea fulvida?

Matelea fulvida

What is the common name of Matelea fulvida?

Fulvid Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea fulvida?

Matelea fulvida 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-2364375: Based on the initial data import
Francis Ballard (1896-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ballard' in the authors string.
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.