Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
clausa
ID:
1102842

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 1: 30 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102180

Common Names

  • Marsdenia clausa
  • Clausa Milkvine
  • Clausa Milkweed

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Description

Marsdenia clausa (also called Closed Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia clausa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used as a food additive and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia clausa has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia clausa is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into a larger pot.

Where to Find Marsdenia clausa

Marsdenia clausa is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas.

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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