Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
372485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 13: 41 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371817

Common Names

  • Marsdenia Colombiana
  • Colombiana Milkvine
  • Colombian Milkvine

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Description

Marsdenia colombiana (also called Colombian Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia colombiana is white or yellowish-white, with a bell-shaped corolla and a short tube. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia colombiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Marsdenia colombiana

Marsdenia colombiana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia.

Marsdenia colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia colombiana?

Marsdenia colombiana

What is the common name of Marsdenia colombiana?

Colombian Marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia colombiana?

Marsdenia colombiana is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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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