Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cymulosa
ID:
372237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 338 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371569

Common Names

  • Cymulose Marsdenia
  • Cymulose Snake-vine
  • Cymulose Star-vine

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Synonyms

  • Marsdenia fragrans Domin [unknown]
  • Marsdenia rhyncholepis F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia salsola (also called 'Salt Marsdenia', among many other common names) is a perennial vine that is native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia cymulosa flowers are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia cymulosa can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Marsdenia cymulosa

Marsdenia cymulosa is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Western Cape Province.

Marsdenia cymulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia cymulosa?

Marsdenia cymulosa

What is the family of Marsdenia cymulosa?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Marsdenia cymulosa?

Cymulous Marsdenia

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,