Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
magallanesii
ID:
1248569

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.J.Lott

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 277 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247907

Common Names

  • Matelea Magallanesii
  • Matelea
  • Matelea Magallanesii

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Description

Matelea magallanesii (also called Magallanes' Matelea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea magallanesii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea magallanesii has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea magallanesii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Matelea magallanesii

Matelea magallanesii is native to Mexico.

Matelea magallanesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea magallanesii?

Matelea magallanesii

What is the common name of Matelea magallanesii?

Magallanes' Milkvine

What is the natural habitat of Matelea magallanesii?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central 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,

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