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Matelea Species, Star Milkvine

Mateleabiflora

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Matelea biflora by sweezel
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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Matelea (ma-TEL-ee-uh)
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Species
biflora (by-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Chthamalia biflora
Gonolobus biflorus
Vincetoxicum biflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Garland, Texas

Helotes, Texas

Lipan, Texas

Nocona, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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