Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
372849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 24: 39 (1984):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372181

Common Names

  • Matelea reflexa
  • Reflexed Climbing Milkvine
  • Climbing Milkvine

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Synonyms

  • Fimbristemma brasiliense Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Matelea reflexa (also called Reflexed Matelea, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist soils and is found in forests and woodlands. It has a woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in a waxy coating.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea reflexa has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and dysentery. It has also been used as an insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Matelea reflexa has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Seed: Its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: Its seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea reflexa can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm and humid environment until they germinate. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and root it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm and humid environment until they develop roots.

Where to Find Matelea reflexa

Matelea reflexa is native to Mexico and Central America.

Matelea reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea reflexa?

Matelea reflexa

What is the common name of Matelea reflexa?

Reflexed matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea reflexa?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States

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 kew-2364187: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.