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Matelea parvifolia

Matelea parvifolia (Torr.) Woodson

Smallflower Milkvine, Spearleaf, Littleleaf Matelea, Small-leaf Anglepod

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)

Synonym(s): Gonolobus californicus, Gonolobus parvifolius

USDA Symbol: MAPA9

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Stems twining, up to about 3 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Purple
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Greenish to purple.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , TX
Native Habitat: Dry rocky areas, desert scrub, slopes, canyons.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Matelea parvifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Matelea parvifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Matelea parvifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-17
Research By: CBR

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