Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
leucodermis
ID:
379028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Morillo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 18: 9 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378360



Common Names

  • Matelea leucodermis
  • White-Bark Matelea
  • White-Bark Milkweed


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Synonyms

  • Gonolobus leucodermis Rusby [unknown]

Description

Matelea leucodermis (also called Matelea obovata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Matelea leucodermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matelea leucodermis is yellow with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matelea leucodermis is a perennial vine that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Matelea leucodermis

Matelea leucodermis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Matelea leucodermis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matelea leucodermis?

Matelea leucodermis

What is the common name of Matelea leucodermis?

Leucodermis' Matelea

What type of plant is Matelea leucodermis?

It is a vine

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280554-2: Based on the initial data import