Matelea lhotzkyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lhotzkyana
ID:
1241197
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Fontella
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bradea 5: 380 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240535
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Matelea lhotzkyana (also called Lhotzky's milkvine, among many other common names) is a vine native to Mexico. It has a twining habit and grows to a height of 8 meters. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Matelea lhotzkyana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Matelea lhotzkyana is a white to pink color, with a five-petaled corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Matelea lhotzkyana is a shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division. Seeds can also be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Matelea lhotzkyana
Matelea lhotzkyana can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, such as Mexico and Peru.
Matelea lhotzkyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matelea lhotzkyana?
Matelea lhotzkyana
What is the common name of Matelea lhotzkyana?
Lhotzky's Matelea
Where is Matelea lhotzkyana found?
Mexico
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-50107730: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.