Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dissitiflora
ID:
1251410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) P.I.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 693 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250748

Common Names

  • Marsdenia
  • Dissitiflora Marsdenia
  • Two-flowered Marsdenia

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Description

Marsdenia dissitiflora (also called Spreading-flowered Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a vine species native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia dissitiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia dissitiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia dissitiflora is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and leaves, and by division of the plant.

Where to Find Marsdenia dissitiflora

Marsdenia dissitiflora can be found in Central and South America.

Marsdenia dissitiflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia dissitiflora?

Marsdenia dissitiflora is found in tropical forests in South America.

What type of soil does Marsdenia dissitiflora prefer?

Marsdenia dissitiflora prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Marsdenia dissitiflora be watered?

Marsdenia dissitiflora should be watered twice a week.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985159-1: Based on the initial data import