Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
urophylla
ID:
369428

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 32: 58 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368760

Common Names

  • Matelea Urophylla
  • Hairy-Leaved Matelea
  • Hairy-Leaved Milkvine

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Description

Matelea urophylla (also called Urophyllum Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white star-shaped flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea urophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea urophylla has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea urophylla is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It is grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Matelea urophylla

Matelea urophylla is native to the southeastern United States.

Matelea urophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea urophylla?

Matelea urophylla

What type of plant is Matelea urophylla?

It is a perennial vine

What is the natural habitat of Matelea urophylla?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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-2358666: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.