Matelea ionantha
Matelea ionantha
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Matelea
- Species:
- Matelea ionantha
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-purple, maroon
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash