Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
1416719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zipp. ex Span.) Hook.f. ex Boerl.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 438 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429184

Common Names

  • Marsdenia
  • Marsdenia crocea
  • M. crocea

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Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia crocea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia crocea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia crocea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Marsdenia crocea

Marsdenia crocea is native to Australia and can be found in dry prairies, open woods, and along roadsides.

Marsdenia crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia crocea?

Marsdenia crocea

What is the common name of Marsdenia crocea?

Yellow Marsdenia

What type of plant is Marsdenia crocea?

Marsdenia crocea is a shrub

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,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.
Alexander Zippelius (1797-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zipp.' in the authors string.
Johan Baptist Spanoghe (1796-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Span.' in the authors string.