Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
1239641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) P.I.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 700 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238979

Common Names

  • Marsdenia maingayi
  • Maingayi Marsdenia
  • Marsdenia Maingayi

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Description

Marsdenia maingayi (also called Maingay’s milkvine, Maingay’s marsdenia, and Maingay’s vine, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its small, white, tubular flowers, and its small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sandy, and rocky habitats, and is commonly found in tropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia maingayi is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Marsdenia maingayi are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia maingayi is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Marsdenia maingayi

Marsdenia maingayi is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.

Marsdenia maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia maingayi?

Marsdenia maingayi

What is the family of Marsdenia maingayi?

Apocynaceae

Where is Marsdenia maingayi native to?

India

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 tro-50100582: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.