Matelea Species, Star Milkvine
Mateleabiflora

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Matelea (ma-TEL-ee-uh)
Species: biflora (by-FLOR-uh)

Synonym:Chthamalia biflora

Synonym:Gonolobus biflorus

Synonym:Vincetoxicum biflorum

Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds