Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
columbiana
ID:
797288

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 1538 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796621

Common Names

  • Mandevilla columbiana
  • Columbian Mandevilla
  • Columbiana Mandevilla

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Description

Mandevilla columbiana (also called Columbian Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub with green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla columbiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and balconies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla columbiana is a large, white, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla columbiana can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Mandevilla columbiana

Mandevilla columbiana can be found in the tropical forests of South America, including Colombia and Ecuador.

Mandevilla columbiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandevilla columbiana?

Mandevilla columbiana

What is the common name of Mandevilla columbiana?

Columbiana

What is the natural habitat of Mandevilla columbiana?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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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