Heart-Leaf Milkweed Vine

• Scientific Name: Matelea Cordifolia
• Common Name: Heart-Leaf Milkweed Vine
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=65
• Habitat: Mountains, canyons, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Vine, non-woody
• Leaf Description: Cordate, opposite, triangular or ovate
• Flower Color: Yellow yellow or yellowish white or whitish whitish
• Flowering Period: May to Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)