Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
372376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 151 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371708

Common Names

  • Spider-Like Marsdenia
  • Spider-Like's Marsdenia
  • Marsdenia arachnoidea

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Description

Marsdenia arachnoidea (also called Spider Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America, typically found in wet, tropical forests. It has long, thin, green stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia arachnoidea is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia arachnoidea is a yellowish-green color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia arachnoidea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Marsdenia arachnoidea should be grown in a sunny location in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Marsdenia arachnoidea

Marsdenia arachnoidea can be found in South Africa.

Marsdenia arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia arachnoidea?

Marsdenia arachnoidea

What is the common name of Marsdenia arachnoidea?

Spider Milkvine

What is the habitat of Marsdenia arachnoidea?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats

Species in the Marsdenia genus

Marsdenia divisicola, Marsdenia egregia, Marsdenia ekmanii, Marsdenia elephantina, Marsdenia elliptica, Marsdenia cremea, Marsdenia cymulosa, Marsdenia cubensis, Marsdenia cyanescens, Marsdenia dognyensis, Marsdenia cynanchoides, Marsdenia destituta, Marsdenia dictyophylla, Marsdenia dischidioides, Marsdenia eriocarpa, Marsdenia eriocaulis, Marsdenia crinita, Marsdenia condensiflora, Marsdenia connivens, Marsdenia coronata, Marsdenia coulteri, Marsdenia bergii, Marsdenia balansae, Marsdenia beatricis, Marsdenia belensis, Marsdenia assimulata, Marsdenia bilobata, Marsdenia archboldiana, Marsdenia angolensis, Marsdenia angustata, Marsdenia araujacea, Marsdenia arfakensis, Marsdenia argentata, Marsdenia argillicola, Marsdenia bourgeana, Marsdenia arachnoidea, Marsdenia carnosa, Marsdenia carrii, Marsdenia bliriensis, Marsdenia carvalhoi, Marsdenia calcicola, Marsdenia celebica, Marsdenia brassii, Marsdenia brevis, Marsdenia brunnea, Marsdenia lloydii, Marsdenia liisae, Marsdenia linearis, Marsdenia lucida, Marsdenia laxiflora,

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