Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nicoyana
ID:
1104075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. xiii. 102 (1910).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103413

Common Names

  • Marsdenia Nicoyana
  • Nicoya Marsdenia
  • Nicoya Milkweed

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Description

Marsdenia nicoyana (also called Nicoya's Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky, arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia nicoyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Marsdenia nicoyana are white, tubular and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia nicoyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Marsdenia nicoyana

Marsdenia nicoyana is found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

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,

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