Status:
valid
Authors:
Monach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 132 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234928
Common Names
- Filifolia Mandevilla
- Mandevilla Filifolia
- Threadleaf Mandevilla
Description
Mandevilla filifolia (also called Brazilian Jasmine, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Mandevilla filifolia is a species of flowering vine that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mandevilla filifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mandevilla filifolia can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and divide the roots into several sections, each with a few stems. Replant in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Mandevilla filifolia
Mandevilla filifolia can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Mandevilla filifolia FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Mandevilla filifolia?
Mandevilla filifolia prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Mandevilla filifolia?
Mandevilla filifolia prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Mandevilla filifolia need?
Mandevilla filifolia 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,