Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sepium
ID:
369441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) W.D.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 335 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368773

Common Names

  • Metastelma sepium
  • Climbing Milkweed
  • Climbing Starvine

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Synonyms

  • Vincetoxicum sepium Decne. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum sepium (Decne.) Standl. [unknown]

Description

Metastelma sepium (also called Big-Fruited 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 sepium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metastelma sepium has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma sepium is a perennial plant that is native to Turkey. It is grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Metastelma sepium

Metastelma sepium can be found in India.

Metastelma sepium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma sepium?

Metastelma sepium

What is the common name of Metastelma sepium?

Sepium milkvine

What is the natural habitat of Metastelma sepium?

Metastelma sepium is native to Ethiopia.

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-2358702: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.