Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
coccinea
ID:
235574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 20: 734 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234905

Common Names

  • Mandevilla Coccinea
  • Coccinea Mandevilla
  • Mandevilla

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Synonyms

  • Rhodocalyx coccineus Miers [unknown]
  • Rhodocalyx ovatus Miers [unknown]
  • Rhodocalyx tweedieanus Miers [unknown]
  • Temnadenia xanthostoma Miers [unknown]
  • Dipladenia xanthostoma longiloba Malme [unknown]
  • Dipladenia xanthostoma major Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Dipladenia xanthostoma minor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Echites coccineus ovatus Hook. & Arn. ex Miers [unknown]
  • Dipladenia coccinea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Dipladenia saponariae A.DC. [unknown]
  • Dipladenia xanthostoma Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Echites coccineus Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Echites xanthostomus Stadelm. [unknown]

Description

Mandevilla coccinea (also called Scarlet Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to Central and South America. It has dark green, leathery leaves and scarlet, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla coccinea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla coccinea is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla coccinea is a vine native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen plant with glossy green leaves and white or pink flowers. Cultivation: Mandevilla coccinea prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist but not wet. Propagation: Mandevilla coccinea can be propagated by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Mandevilla coccinea

Mandevilla coccinea can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Mandevilla coccinea FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Mandevilla coccinea?

Mandevilla coccinea prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Mandevilla coccinea?

Mandevilla coccinea prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Mandevilla coccinea need?

Mandevilla coccinea needs full sun to partial shade.

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,

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