Mandevilla assimilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assimilis
ID:
806779
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) J.F.Morales
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 29: 45 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806113
Common Names
- Mandevilla assimilis
- Assimilis Mandevilla
- Mandevilla Assimilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mandevilla assimilis (also called Assimilated Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as on hillsides and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mandevilla assimilis is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mandevilla assimilis is white and bell-shaped with 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mandevilla assimilis is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once established, it is a low-maintenance vine that requires minimal pruning and occasional fertilization.
Where to Find Mandevilla assimilis
Mandevilla assimilis can be found in Mexico, in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Mandevilla assimilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mandevilla assimilis?
Mandevilla assimilis
What is the family of Mandevilla assimilis?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Mandevilla assimilis?
Similar Mandevilla
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 kew-344381: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.