Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
372433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 40: 7 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371765

Common Names

  • Marsdenia laxiflora
  • Loose-flowered Marsdenia
  • Loose-flowered Milkvine

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Description

Marsdenia laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Milkvine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody climber with simple, opposite leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia laxiflora has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia laxiflora 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 laxiflora

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

Marsdenia laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia laxiflora?

Marsdenia laxiflora

What is the common name of Marsdenia laxiflora?

Loose-flowered Marsdenia

Where is Marsdenia laxiflora found?

Marsdenia laxiflora 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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