Contains 5 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
As currently circumscribed, Matelea is not monophyletic (Krings et al. 2008; Mangelsdorff et al. 2016; McDonnell et al. 2018) and additional genera will likely be recognized for the Florida species.
Classification
Citation
MATELEA Aublet, Hist. Pl. Guiane 277, t. 109(1). 1775.
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TYPE: Matelea palustris Aublet
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matelea alabamensis | ALABAMA MILKVINE; ALABAMA SPINY POD | Native Endangered-State | ||
| Matelea baldwyniana | BALDWIN'S MILKVINE; BALDWIN'S SPINY POD | Native Endangered-State | ||
| Matelea flavidula | YELLOW CAROLINA MILKVINE; YELLOW-FLOWERED SPINY POD | Native Endangered-State | ||
| Matelea floridana | FLORIDA MILKVINE; FLORIDA SPINY POD | Native Endangered-State | ||
| Matelea pubiflora | TRAILING MILKVINE; SANDHILL SPINY POD | Native Endangered-State |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.