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Matelea yucatanensis (Standl.) Woodson; (syn: Dictyanthus yucatanensis Standl.)

Slender herbaceous vine; stem hirsure; leaves opposite, simple, long-petioled, cordate, margin entire, acute to acuminate, pubescent; corolla campanulate, tan, with fine reticulate pattern; appendages prominent with knob-like tips.

Additional images:

• flower bud
• flower