Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
harleyi
ID:
372644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 59: 225 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371976

Common Names

  • Metastelma Harleyi
  • Harley's Metastelma
  • Metastelma Harley's

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Description

Metastelma harleyi (also called Harley's Metastelma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma harleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metastelma harleyi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma harleyi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Metastelma harleyi

Metastelma harleyi can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Metastelma harleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma harleyi?

Metastelma harleyi

What is the common name of Metastelma harleyi?

Harley's Metastelma

What is the natural habitat of Metastelma harleyi?

It is found in dry forests and scrublands in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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-2363858: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.