Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
velutinoides
ID:
1276815

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.Stevens

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 616 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276153

Common Names

  • Matelea velutinoides
  • Velvet Matelea
  • Velvet Matelea Vine

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Description

Matelea velutinoides (also called Velvety Matelea, among many other common names) is a climbing vine that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Mexico and the United States, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea velutinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea velutinoides has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and two pairs of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea velutinoides is a perennial vine native to Mexico. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Matelea velutinoides

Matelea velutinoides can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Matelea velutinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea velutinoides?

Matelea velutinoides

What is the natural habitat of Matelea velutinoides?

Tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests

What are the common names of Matelea velutinoides?

Velvety Matelea

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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