Status:
valid
Authors:
(Woodson) M.F.Sales & Kin.-Gouv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 64: 68 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913322
Common Names
- Mandevilla bahiensis
- Bahia's Mandevilla
- Bahia Mandevilla
Description
Mandevilla bahiensis (also called Bahia Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mandevilla bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mandevilla bahiensis is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is round and black with a white center. The seedlings are small and have white leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mandevilla bahiensis is a tropical evergreen vine that is native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or through seed. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mandevilla bahiensis
Mandevilla bahiensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.
Mandevilla bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mandevilla bahiensis?
Mandevilla bahiensis
What type of plant is Mandevilla bahiensis?
Vine
Where is Mandevilla bahiensis found?
Brazil
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,