Status:
valid
Authors:
W.D.Stevens, Labat & F.Barthelat
Source:
tro
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Candollea 71: 128 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267602
Common Names
- Marsdenia mayottae
- Marsdenia bracteata
- Marsdenia beccariana
Description
Marsdenia mayottae (also called Mayotte Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to the Comoros Islands. It is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marsdenia mayottae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marsdenia mayottae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsdenia mayottae is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Marsdenia mayottae requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant.
Where to Find Marsdenia mayottae
Marsdenia mayottae is native to tropical Africa.
Marsdenia mayottae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsdenia mayottae?
Marsdenia mayottae
What is the family of Marsdenia mayottae?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Marsdenia mayottae?
Mayotte marsdenia
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
Fabien Barthelat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barthelat' in the authors string.