Status:
valid
Authors:
Casar. ex M.F.Sales, Kin.-Gouv. & A.O.Simões
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 117 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806118
Common Names
- Mandevilla guanabarica
- Guanabarica Mandevilla
- Guanabara Mandevilla
Description
Mandevilla guanabarica (also called Guanabara Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a small vine with white flowers and long, thin stems. It is native to Brazil, and it is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mandevilla guanabarica 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 guanabarica is a star-shaped, yellow-orange flower with a red center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mandevilla guanabarica 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 guanabarica
Mandevilla guanabarica is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Mandevilla guanabarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mandevilla guanabarica?
Mandevilla guanabarica
What is the family of Mandevilla guanabarica?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Mandevilla guanabarica?
Guanabara 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
André Olmos Simões: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.O.Simões' in the authors string.