Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1330380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juárez-Jaimes & Lozada-Pérez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 217: 92 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342834

Common Names

  • Marsdenia microcarpa
  • Microcarpa Marsdenia
  • Microcarpa Plant

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Description

Marsdenia microcarpa (also called small-fruited marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small, white flowers and a dense, spreading habit, and grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia microcarpa has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia microcarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted immediately.

Where to Find Marsdenia microcarpa

Marsdenia microcarpa can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Marsdenia microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia microcarpa?

Marsdenia microcarpa

What is the family of Marsdenia microcarpa?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Marsdenia microcarpa?

Microcarpa 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

Lucio Lozada-Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozada-Pérez' in the authors string.
Verónica Juárez-Jaimes (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juárez-Jaimes' in the authors string.