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Matelea brevicoronata
Matelea brevicoronata (B.L. Rob.) Woodson
Shortcrown Milkvine, Short-crown Milkvine
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)
Synonym(s): Gonolobus parviflorus var. brevicoronatus
USDA Symbol: MABR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Sandy or gravelly soils, grasslands, open woodlands.
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Matelea brevicoronata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Matelea brevicoronata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Matelea brevicoronata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-17Research By: CBR