Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
372449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 26(1): 372 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371781

Common Names

  • Marsdenia latifolia
  • Broad-leaved Marsdenia
  • Broad-leaved Milkvine

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Synonyms

  • Marsdenia racemosa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia profusa N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Gongronema latifolium Benth. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia glabriflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia leonensis Benth. [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia latifolia (also called Broad-leaved 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, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia latifolia 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 latifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Marsdenia latifolia

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

Marsdenia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia latifolia?

Marsdenia latifolia

What is the common name of Marsdenia latifolia?

Broad-leaved Marsdenia

Where is Marsdenia latifolia found?

Marsdenia latifolia 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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:99198-1: Based on the initial data import