Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
martiana
ID:
235646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 20: 702 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234977

Common Names

  • Martiana Mandevilla
  • Mandevilla Martiana
  • Martian Mandevilla

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Synonyms

  • Micradenia acuminata Miers [unknown]
  • Micradenia hirsutula Miers [unknown]
  • Micradenia martiana Miers [unknown]
  • Micradenia nodulosa Miers [unknown]
  • Dipladenia martiana glabra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Dipladenia martiana pubescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mandevilla martiana glabra Woodson [unknown]
  • Dipladenia acuminata Hook. [unknown]
  • Dipladenia carissima T.Moore [unknown]
  • Dipladenia crassinoda Lindl. [unknown]
  • Dipladenia martiana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Echites martianus Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Mandevilla martiana typica Woodson [unknown]

Description

Mandevilla martiana (also called Martin's mandevilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody, evergreen, twining vine that is native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white to pink flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla martiana 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

Mandevilla martiana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla martiana 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 martiana

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

Mandevilla martiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandevilla martiana?

Mandevilla martiana

What is the common name of Mandevilla martiana?

Mart's Mandevilla

What is the natural habitat of Mandevilla martiana?

Mandevilla martiana is native to 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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