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Matelea parviflora
Matelea parviflora (Torr.) Woodson
Smallflower Milkvine
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MAPA8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Ill-smelling with milky sap
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite , Whorled
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Pubescence: Pilose
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: TXBibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Matelea parviflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Matelea parviflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Matelea parviflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-17Research By: