Matelea sp.

Matelea cyclophylla (Matelea) purple flower close up with green stems and round leaves
Matelea cyclophylla (Matelea) flower with star shape and dark purple petals against green foliage.

Botanical names: Matelea cyclophylla, Gonolobus cyclophyllus

Common name: Matelea

Family: Asclepiadaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantPlant with caudexPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine; plant with caudex
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

Deciduous caudiciform vine. The caudex can grow to 20 centimetres, the vines can reach two metres. The flowers are 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm) brown and, as many other asclepiads that use flies as pollinators, smelling like carrion.

Regular water when in leaf, very little water for the several months it is dormant.


Matelea cyclophylla (Matelea) green leaves with a small dark purple flower vine close up
Matelea cyclophylla (Matelea) vine with smooth heart shaped green leaves and one small purple flower
Matelea cyclophylla (Matelea) tan fruit close up in a terracotta pot
Matelea cyclophylla (Matelea) tan fruit sitting within a simple terracotta container


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