Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
magniflora
ID:
372463

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.T.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ. 15(1): 64 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371795

Common Names

  • Marsdenia magniflora
  • Magnificent-flowered Marsdenia
  • Magnificent-flowered Milkvine

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Synonyms

  • Marsdenia grandiflora C.Norman [illegitimate]
  • Marsdenia normaniana Omlor [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia magniflora (also called Magnificent-flowered Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia magniflora is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia magniflora 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 magniflora 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 magniflora

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

Marsdenia magniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia magniflora?

Marsdenia magniflora

What is the common name of Marsdenia magniflora?

Magnificent Marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia magniflora?

Marsdenia magniflora is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2363586: Based on the initial data import
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.