Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oblanceolata
ID:
372919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turrill) Omlor

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gen. Revis. Marsdenieae : 81 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372251

Common Names

  • Oblanceolata Milkvine
  • Oblanceolata Milkvine Creeper
  • Oblanceolata Milkvine Plant

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Synonyms

  • Xysmalobium graniticola A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Dalzielia oblanceolata Turrill [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia oblanceolata (also called Oblanceolate Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber with small, ovate leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is native to Thailand and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia oblanceolata has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and dysentery. It has also been used as an insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia oblanceolata is white with a yellow center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, globular seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia oblanceolata is a perennial climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Marsdenia oblanceolata

Marsdenia oblanceolata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Marsdenia oblanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia oblanceolata?

Marsdenia oblanceolata

What is the family of Marsdenia oblanceolata?

Apocynaceae

Where is Marsdenia oblanceolata found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Ralf Omlor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Omlor' in the authors string.