Macroscepis diademata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diademata
ID:
1104834
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ker Gawl.) W.D.Stevens
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 405 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104172
Common Names
- Macroscepis diademata
- Macroscepis Diademata
- Macroscepis diademata vine
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Macroscepis diademata (also called Diadem Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Macroscepis diademata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macroscepis diademata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Macroscepis diademata is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Macroscepis genus
Macroscepis pleistantha, Macroscepis hirsuta, Macroscepis uniflora, Macroscepis urceolata, Macroscepis aurea, Macroscepis longiflora, Macroscepis selloana, Macroscepis elliptica, Macroscepis magnifica, Macroscepis diademata, Macroscepis dutrae, Macroscepis cornejoi, Macroscepis hatschbachii, Macroscepis stevensii, Macroscepis yucatanensis, Macroscepis macrocorolla,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2608026: Based on the initial data import
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.