Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
1276434

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.Stevens & Monterrosa

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 611 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275772



Common Names

  • Matelea filipes
  • Slender-stalked Matelea
  • Slenderstalked Matelea


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Description

Matelea filipes (also called Filiped Matelea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea filipes is a species of plant used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea filipes has white flowers with five petals and a star-shaped center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea filipes is a perennial vine that grows in the warm climates of the southeastern United States. It is propagated by cuttings or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Matelea filipes

Matelea filipes can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Matelea filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea filipes?

Matelea filipes

What is the common name of Matelea filipes?

Matelea

What is the natural habitat of Matelea filipes?

Matelea filipes is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50282720: Based on the initial data import
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.
Jorge Alberto Monterrosa Salomón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monterrosa' in the authors string.