Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
connivens
ID:
372276

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 769 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371608

Common Names

  • Marsdenia connivens
  • Conniving Milkvine
  • Conniving Wild Cotton

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Description

Marsdenia connivens (also called 'Conniving Marsdenia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest, swamp forest, and gallery forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia connivens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with a single spikelet. Seed: small, dark brown, with a pointed tip. Seedlings: thin, upright stems with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia connivens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be grown in containers and will spread slowly over time.

Where to Find Marsdenia connivens

Marsdenia connivens can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Marsdenia connivens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia connivens?

Marsdenia connivens

What are the common names of Marsdenia connivens?

Conniving marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia connivens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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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