Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pakaraimensis
ID:
750157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krings

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 102 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749490

Common Names

  • Matelea pakaraimensis
  • Pakaraima matelea
  • Pakaraima milkvine

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Description

Matelea pakaraimensis (also called 'Pakaraimensis Matelea', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea pakaraimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea pakaraimensis has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea pakaraimensis is an annual or biennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Matelea pakaraimensis

Matelea pakaraimensis can be found in the Caribbean, from Mexico to Venezuela.

Matelea pakaraimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea pakaraimensis?

Matelea pakaraimensis

What is the common name of Matelea pakaraimensis?

Matelea pakaraimensis

Where is Matelea pakaraimensis native to?

India

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,