Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
platydactyla
ID:
235673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 19: 55 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235004

Common Names

  • Mandevilla Platydactyla
  • Platydactyla Mandevilla
  • Mandevilla

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Synonyms

  • Mandevilla mollis Lundell [unknown]

Description

Mandevilla platydactyla (also called broad-fingered 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 platydactyla 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 flowers of Mandevilla platydactyla are large, white or pink in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla platydactyla can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Division is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. The roots should be divided into sections with at least one bud and one root per section. Plant in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Mandevilla platydactyla

Mandevilla platydactyla is native to Central and South America.

Mandevilla platydactyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandevilla platydactyla?

Mandevilla platydactyla

What are the common names of Mandevilla platydactyla?

Broad-fingered Mandevilla

What is the natural habitat of Mandevilla platydactyla?

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,