Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
1104786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Morillo

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 29: 6 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104124

Common Names

  • Lehmannii Matelea
  • Lehmannii Star Flower
  • Lehmannii Waxflower

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Description

Matelea lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matelea lehmannii is a white or pale yellow corolla, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oval-shaped. The seedling has a single, long, thin cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea lehmannii is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Matelea lehmannii

Matelea lehmannii is found in 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 tro-2607944: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.