Matelea cyclophylla

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A vine. It has a central stem 20 cm tall and vines up to 2 m long. The leaves are 10-17 cm long by 9-18 cm wide. The flowers are 2.5 cm across and are brown. They have a smell of rotten meat.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the desert. It suits USDA hardiness zones 9b-12

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vincetoxicum cyclophyllum Standl.;