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Matelea parvifolia

Botanic Family

Apocynaceae

Author

(Torrey) Woodson

Common Names

• Spearleaf

Geographical Habitats

• N. Mexico
• Arizona
• California
• New Mexico
• Texas - USA

Natural Habitats

• Rocky slopes

Flowering Times

• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• Oct

Fruiting Times

• Feb
• Apr

Sparingly climbing puberulent twiner with thick leaves to 10mm long. 1-2 flowered axillary inflorescence, greenish or brown flowers with white centre, dull yellow glabrous corolla.

Further References

• Mobot
• NYBG
• The Plant List 2
• USNH
• USDA
• Kew