Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
funkiana
ID:
1250862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Ernstia , n.s., 4: 5 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250200

Common Names

  • Matelea Funkiana
  • Funkiana Matelea
  • Funkiana's Matelea

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Description

Matelea funkiana (also called Funk's Matelea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asclepiadaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial vine that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea funkiana is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea funkiana has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea funkiana is a small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Matelea funkiana

Matelea funkiana is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Matelea funkiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea funkiana?

Matelea funkiana

What is the common name of Matelea funkiana?

Funk's Milkvine

What is the natural habitat of Matelea funkiana?

Grasslands and scrub

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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