Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mahaweeensis
ID:
1318330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 5(1): 37 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330784

Common Names

  • Marsdenia
  • Milkweed
  • Mahaweeensis Weed

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Description

Marsdenia mahaweeensis (also called Mahawee Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Thailand. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia mahaweeensis is a popular houseplant and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia mahaweeensis is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia mahaweeensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Marsdenia mahaweeensis

Marsdenia mahaweeensis is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Marsdenia mahaweeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia mahaweeensis?

Marsdenia mahaweeensis

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia mahaweeensis?

Tropical forests

What are the common uses of Marsdenia mahaweeensis?

The leaves are used for medicinal purposes

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

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.