Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fontella
ID:
379050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo & Carnevali

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 45: 6 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378382

Common Names

  • Marsdenia fontella
  • Fontella's Marsdenia
  • Fontella's Milkweed

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Description

Marsdenia fontella (also called 'Climbing Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia fontella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia fontella is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia fontella is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Marsdenia fontella

Marsdenia fontella can be found in dry, rocky habitats in Mexico.

Marsdenia fontella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia fontella?

Marsdenia fontella

What is the family of Marsdenia fontella?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Marsdenia fontella?

Fontella

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2377215: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.