Status:
valid
Authors:
Juárez-Jaimes & Saynes
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 27 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344920
Description
Marsdenia ludani (also called Ludani Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Peru and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Marsdenia ludani is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Marsdenia ludani is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow or orange center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsdenia ludani is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Marsdenia ludani
Marsdenia ludani can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Marsdenia ludani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsdenia ludani?
Marsdenia ludani
What is the common name of Marsdenia ludani?
Ludani's Marsdenia
What are the characteristics of Marsdenia ludani?
Marsdenia ludani is a perennial herb with long, slender stems. The leaves are ovate in shape and the flowers are small and white in colour.
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
A. Saynes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saynes' in the authors string.