Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lacicola
ID:
372446

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 749 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371778

Common Names

  • Marsdenia lacicola
  • Lacicola Marsdenia
  • Lacicola Milkvine

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Description

Marsdenia lacicola (also called Lacicola Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America, typically found in wet, tropical forests. It has long, thin, green stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia lacicola is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia lacicola is white or yellowish-white, with a bell-shaped corolla and a short tube. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia lacicola is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in moist, tropical forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Marsdenia lacicola

Marsdenia lacicola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Marsdenia lacicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia lacicola?

Marsdenia lacicola

What is the common name of Marsdenia lacicola?

Lacicola Marsdenia

Where is Marsdenia lacicola found?

Marsdenia lacicola is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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,

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