Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hirtelliflora
ID:
1335647

Status:
valid

Authors:
McDonnell & Fishbein

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 781 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348101

Common Names

  • Matelea
  • Hirtelliflora
  • Matelea Hirtelliflora

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Description

Matelea hirtelliflora (also called Hirtelliflora, among many other common names) is a vine with white flowers and small, green fruits. It is native to the United States, and is found in moist, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea hirtelliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea hirtelliflora has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea hirtelliflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and placed in a potting mix that is kept moist until roots form. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Matelea hirtelliflora

Matelea hirtelliflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Matelea hirtelliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea hirtelliflora?

Matelea hirtelliflora

What is the common name of Matelea hirtelliflora?

Matelea

What type of plant is Matelea hirtelliflora?

Vine

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

Mark Fishbein (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fishbein' in the authors string.
Angela McDonnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDonnell' in the authors string.