Matelea pedalis

Matelea pedalis

Native to:
Brazil

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Matelea
Species:
Matelea pedalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
greenish-purple

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 require cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy. Sow in spring after last frost.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash