Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 37: 10 (1986).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371839
Common Names
- Marsdenia Guanchezii
- Guanchezii Milkvine
- Guanchezi Milkvine
Description
Marsdenia guanchezii (also called 'Guanche's milkvine', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Central and South America. It has ovate-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Marsdenia guanchezii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria, as well as for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Marsdenia guanchezii has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seed is small, round, and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsdenia guanchezii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Marsdenia guanchezii
Marsdenia guanchezii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Marsdenia guanchezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsdenia guanchezii?
Marsdenia guanchezii
What is the family of Marsdenia guanchezii?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Marsdenia guanchezii?
Guanchezii
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,