Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
carnevaliana
ID:
372338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ernstia , n.s., 1: 112 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371670



Common Names

  • Carnival Matelea
  • Carnival's Matelea
  • Matelea carnevaliana


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Description

Matelea carnevaliana (also called Carnevali's Matelea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea carnevaliana is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea carnevaliana has white to greenish-white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea carnevaliana is a perennial vine that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 1 m apart.

Where to Find Matelea carnevaliana

Matelea carnevaliana is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Matelea carnevaliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea carnevaliana?

Matelea carnevaliana

What is the common name of Matelea carnevaliana?

Carnevali's Milkvine

What is the natural habitat of Matelea carnevaliana?

It is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

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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