Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
nevadana
ID:
809736

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 63: 51 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809070

Common Names

  • Mandevilla nevadana
  • Nevada Mandevilla
  • Nevadana Mandevilla

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Description

Mandevilla nevadana (also called Nevada Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a small, woody, evergreen vine native to Mexico. It has a single, thin, twining stem with several, large, ovate leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla nevadana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla nevadana is a small, white and fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black and round seed. The seedling is a small, green and oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla nevadana can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny spot. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be kept dry in winter. It can also be grown in pots.

Where to Find Mandevilla nevadana

Mandevilla nevadana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in lowland forests and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in these areas.

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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