Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
yanomamica
ID:
369383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 4: 14 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368715

Common Names

  • Mattiastrum paphlagonicum
  • Cyperus borealikiiensis
  • Mattiastrum polycarpum

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Description

Matelea yanomamica (also called Yanomami matelea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in dry, open places, such as along roadsides, in fields, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea yanomamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea yanomamica 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 yanomamica 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 yanomamica

Matelea yanomamica is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Matelea yanomamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea yanomamica?

Matelea yanomamica

What is the common name of Matelea yanomamica?

Yanomamica milkvine

Where does Matelea yanomamica grow?

Matelea yanomamica grows in moist woods, stream banks, and rocky slopes in the eastern 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,

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