Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lineare
ID:
372386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bello

Source:
ksu

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 10: 292 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371718

Common Names

  • Linear Metastelma
  • Linear's Metastelma
  • Metastelma lineare

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum belloi P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Cynanchum lineare (Bello) Alain [illegitimate]

Description

Metastelma lineare (also called Line Milkvine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody climber with simple, opposite leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma lineare is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metastelma lineare is a yellowish-green color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma lineare can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Metastelma lineare should be grown in a sunny location in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Metastelma lineare

Metastelma lineare can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Metastelma lineare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma lineare?

Metastelma lineare

What is the common name of Metastelma lineare?

Linear-Leaf Milkvine

What is the habitat of Metastelma lineare?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats

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,