Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arizonicum
ID:
369477

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 85 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368809

Common Names

  • Metastelma arizonicum
  • Arizona Starvine
  • Arizona Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Metastelma fraseri Decne. [unknown]
  • Metastelma albiflora S.Watson [illegitimate]
  • Cynanchum arizonicum (A.Gray) Shinners [unknown]
  • Metastelma watsonianum Standl. [unknown]

Description

Metastelma arizonicum (also called Arizona Metastelma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma arizonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metastelma arizonicum is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma arizonicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Metastelma arizonicum

Metastelma arizonicum can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Metastelma arizonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma arizonicum?

Metastelma arizonicum

What is the common name of Metastelma arizonicum?

Arizona Star-vine

What is the natural habitat of Metastelma arizonicum?

Metastelma arizonicum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

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-2358784: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.