Matelea parvifolia (Torr.) Woodson

Spearleaf (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Gentianales > Apocynaceae > Matelea

Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite shrub. It grows 0.2-0.5m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support climber
Foliage retention -
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination -
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Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 0.2 - 0.5
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Environment

Light -
Soil humidity -
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Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 6-11

Usage

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Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Distribution

Matelea parvifolia world distribution map, present in Mexico and United States of America

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154577-2
WFO ID wfo-0001102065
COL ID 6R6YX
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
Wikipedia (EN) Link
Wikipedia (FR)

Synonyms

Gonolobus californicus Gonolobus parvifolius Matelea parvifolia Vincetoxicum parvifolium