Matelea cyclophylla
Native range: Northern to southern Mexico
Known names: Vincetoxicum cyclophyllum
Hardiness: Keep above freezing
Mature Size: ~3' Tall, ~8" Wide 
Light: 5 hours - full day sun 
Water: Let soil dry out between watering, water more often during warmer months.
Soil: Succulent potting mix
Dormancy Period: Winter
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: grown in 4" pot, shipped semi bare root
 
Deciduous caudiciform from Mexico with matte cordated leaves. Stem and caudex is callous with cork-texured texture. Leaves appear on vining stem. Flowers are star-shaped and dark purple with cherry-colored center and looks similar to common milkweed structure; as this is part of the milkweed family.