Matelea parvifolia
Littleleaf Matelea, Small Leaf Anglepod
Other regional names: Spearleaf
- Spearleaf
Also known as: Gonolobus californicus Jeps. +2 more
- Gonolobus californicus Jeps.
- Gonolobus parvifolius Torr.
- Vincetoxicum parvifolium (Torr.) A.Heller
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Matelea parvifolia (commonly known as Littleleaf Matelea or Small-Leaf Anglepod) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Texas