Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
woodsonii
ID:
369399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shinners

Source:
ksu

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Sida 1: 364 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368731

Common Names

  • Woodson's Matelea
  • Woodson's Moonvine
  • Woodson's Milkvine

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Description

Matelea woodsonii (also called Woodson's Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea woodsonii has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea woodsonii is a perennial plant that is native to tropical America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Matelea woodsonii

Matelea woodsonii is native to the southeastern United States.

Matelea woodsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea woodsonii?

Matelea woodsonii

What type of plant is Matelea woodsonii?

It is a perennial vine

What is the natural habitat of Matelea woodsonii?

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,