Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Matelea producta (Torrey) Woodson
(Texas Milkvine)
Family: Apocynaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Gonolobus productus Torrey
Vincetoxicum productum (Torrey) Vail
Matelea producta is a viney perennial milkweed with heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are
strongly white-veined. It has umbels of 3 to 5 greenish purple flowers. It is found at lower
elevations.
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Matelea producta, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Knight Peak, Oct. 6, 2007
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