Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
greenmanii
ID:
372959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shinners

Source:
ksu

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Sida 1: 366 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372291

Common Names

  • Greenmanii Milkvine
  • Greenmanii Milkvine Creeper
  • Greenmanii Milkvine Plant

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Synonyms

  • Gonolobus gonoloboides (Greenm.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Lachnostoma gonoloboides Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Matelea greenmanii (also called Greenmanii 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 greenmanii 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 greenmanii 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 greenmanii 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 greenmanii

Matelea greenmanii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Matelea greenmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea greenmanii?

Matelea greenmanii

What is the common name of Matelea greenmanii?

Greenman's Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea greenmanii?

Matelea greenmanii 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,

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