Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
haitiensis
ID:
750449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.T.Li) Krings

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 744 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749782



Common Names

  • Matelea haitiensis
  • Haitian Milkvine
  • Haitian Starvine


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Description

Matelea haitiensis (also called Haitian Matelea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Haiti. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea haitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matelea haitiensis has yellow flowers with white centers and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have white, green and yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea haitiensis is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Matelea haitiensis

Matelea haitiensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Matelea haitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea haitiensis?

Matelea haitiensis

What is the common name of Matelea haitiensis?

Haitiensis

What is the family of Matelea haitiensis?

Apocynaceae

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

Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
Alexander Krings (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krings' in the authors string.