Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
235630

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 171 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234961

Common Names

  • Leptophylla Mandevilla
  • Mandevilla Leptophylla
  • Slender-Leaved Mandevilla

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Synonyms

  • Mitozus leptophyllus Miers [unknown]
  • Echites leptophyllus A.DC. [unknown]
  • Echites linearifolius Stadelm. [illegitimate]
  • Amblyanthera leptophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Mandevilla leptophylla (also called Red Dipladenia and Red Allamanda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a climbing shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height and has glossy green leaves and white to red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla leptophylla is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is often used as a ground cover, in hanging baskets, or as a potted plant. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla leptophylla is white or pink with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla leptophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Mandevilla leptophylla

Mandevilla leptophylla is native to Brazil, and can also be found in parts of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Mandevilla leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandevilla leptophylla?

Mandevilla leptophylla

What are the common names of Mandevilla leptophylla?

Slender-leaved Mandevilla

What is the natural habitat of Mandevilla leptophylla?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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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