Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
squiresii
ID:
372796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372128

Common Names

  • Squiresii Matelea
  • Matelea Squiresii
  • Matelea Squiresii Vine

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Synonyms

  • Matelea mediocria Woodson [unknown]
  • Gonolobus squiresii Rusby [unknown]

Description

Matelea squiresii (also called Squires' Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It has yellowish-green flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, wooded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea squiresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea squiresii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea squiresii is a perennial vine that is easy to propagate by cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Matelea squiresii

Matelea squiresii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Matelea squiresii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea squiresii?

Matelea squiresii

What is the common name of Matelea squiresii?

Squires's Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea squiresii?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands

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-2364092: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.