Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pentactina
ID:
379025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krings

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 1519 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378357

Common Names

  • Matelea pentactina
  • Five-Fingered Matelea
  • Five-Fingered Milkweed

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Description

Matelea pentactina (also called Matelea obovata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea pentactina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matelea pentactina is yellow with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea pentactina is a perennial vine that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Matelea pentactina

Matelea pentactina is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Matelea pentactina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea pentactina?

Matelea pentactina

What is the common name of Matelea pentactina?

Pentactina's Matelea

What type of plant is Matelea pentactina?

It is a 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,