Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
porphyrocephala
ID:
1105467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ernstia , n.s., 2: 68 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104805

Common Names

  • Matelea porphyrocephala
  • Porphyrocephala's Matelea
  • Matelea Porphyrocephala

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Description

Matelea porphyrocephala (also called 'Purple-headed Matelea', among many other common names) is a perennial vine with woody stems. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea porphyrocephala has been used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Matelea porphyrocephala are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea porphyrocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Matelea porphyrocephala

Matelea porphyrocephala is found in Ecuador.

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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