Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
turgida
ID:
235733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 35: 234 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235064

Common Names

  • Mandevilla
  • Brazilian Jasmine
  • Rocktrumpet

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Description

Mandevilla turgida (also called Brazilian jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial vine that is native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of white, pink, or red flowers with a swollen base. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla turgida is an ornamental plant often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mandevilla turgida are small, 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 turgida can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting that is 4-6 inches long and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a moist potting mix and keep it in a warm, bright location. To propagate by division, carefully separate the root ball into two or more sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Mandevilla turgida prefers a warm, humid climate and should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Mandevilla turgida

Mandevilla turgida is native to Brazil.

Mandevilla turgida FAQ

What is the best soil for Mandevilla turgida?

Mandevilla turgida prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.

What is the best temperature for Mandevilla turgida?

Mandevilla turgida prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best light for Mandevilla turgida?

Mandevilla turgida prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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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