Contains 3 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 carolinensis | Carolina Spinypod | Native S4 (State Rank) G4 (Global Rank) | ||
| Matelea decipiens | Deceptive Spinypod | Native SNA (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Matelea flavidula | Yellow Spinypod | Native Rare-State S2 (State Rank) G3? (Global Rank) |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||