Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
1411736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Goyder

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(2)-23: 1. 2016 [26 Apr 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424201


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Description

Matelea hirta (also called Hairy Matelea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea hirta has a small, white flower with a faint scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea hirta is a vine native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm and humid environment, with bright indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly but do not allow the soil to become soggy.

Where to Find Matelea hirta

Matelea hirta can be found in Mexico.

Matelea hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea hirta?

Matelea hirta

What is the common name of Matelea hirta?

Hairy Milkvine

Where is Matelea hirta found?

It is found in the southeastern 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

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.