Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
alexicaca
ID:
1281900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Stadelm.) J.F.Morales & A.Fuentes

Source:
tro

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 127: 1271 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281238

Common Names

  • Mandevilla alexicaca
  • Alexicaca Mandevilla
  • Alexicaca Apocynaceae

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Description

Mandevilla alexicaca (also called Alexicaca Mandevilla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit, with stems growing up to 1 m long and bearing ovate leaves up to 5 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla alexicaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla alexicaca is a white or yellowish-white, 5-petaled flower with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed with a length of 1-2 cm. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla alexicaca is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy and clay soils. It is tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Mandevilla alexicaca

Mandevilla alexicaca is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mandevilla alexicaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandevilla alexicaca?

Mandevilla alexicaca

What is the common name of Mandevilla alexicaca?

Alexicaca mandevilla

What is the family of Mandevilla alexicaca?

Apocynaceae

Species in the Mandevilla genus

Mandevilla acutiloba, Mandevilla alboviridis, Mandevilla anceps, Mandevilla angustifolia, Mandevilla annulariifolia, Mandevilla apocynifolia, Mandevilla aracamunensis, Mandevilla arcuata, Mandevilla atroviolacea, Mandevilla barretoi, Mandevilla benthamii, Mandevilla bogotensis, Mandevilla boliviensis, Mandevilla brachyloba, Mandevilla brachysiphon, Mandevilla bracteata, Mandevilla bradei, Mandevilla callacatensis, Mandevilla callista, Mandevilla caurensis, Mandevilla cercophylla, Mandevilla coccinea, Mandevilla convolvulacea, Mandevilla crassinoda, Mandevilla cuneifolia, Mandevilla dissimilis, Mandevilla duartei, Mandevilla duidae, Mandevilla emarginata, Mandevilla equatorialis, Mandevilla espinosae, Mandevilla eximia, Mandevilla filifolia, Mandevilla foliosa, Mandevilla fragilis, Mandevilla fragrans, Mandevilla funiformis, Mandevilla glandulosa, Mandevilla grata, Mandevilla hirsuta, Mandevilla holosericea, Mandevilla holstii, Mandevilla huberi, Mandevilla hypoleuca, Mandevilla illustris, Mandevilla immaculata, Mandevilla jamesonii, Mandevilla jasminiflora, Mandevilla javitensis, Mandevilla kalmiifolia,

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-50313104: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.
Ernst Stadelmeyer (1780-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stadelm.' in the authors string.
Alfredo Fernando Fuentes (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fuentes' in the authors string.