Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gilbertoana
ID:
1323077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krings

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 989 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335531



Common Names

  • Matelea gilbertoana
  • Gilbertoana Matelea
  • Gilbertoana Milkvine


Searching for Matelea gilbertoana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Matelea gilbertoana (also called Gilberto's matelea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. Its flowers are white and yellow, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea gilbertoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea gilbertoana has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

Searching for Matelea gilbertoana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea gilbertoana is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a vine with small, white flowers. The plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Matelea gilbertoana

Matelea gilbertoana is found in Mexico.

Matelea gilbertoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea gilbertoana?

Matelea gilbertoana

What is the family of Matelea gilbertoana?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Matelea gilbertoana?

Gilbertoana Matelea

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

Alexander Krings (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krings' in the authors string.