Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
paraibana
ID:
1305073

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Esp.Santo & A.P.B.Santos

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 32(2): 248. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317527

Common Names

  • Marsdenia paraibana
  • Paraibana Marsdenia
  • Paraibana Milkweed

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Description

Marsdenia paraibana (also called Paraíba Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Brazil. It grows in wet forests, and is found in the Atlantic Forest.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia paraibana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia paraibana has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia paraibana can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Marsdenia paraibana

Marsdenia paraibana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Marsdenia paraibana FAQ

What is the common name of Marsdenia paraibana?

Paraiba marsdenia

What is the growth habit of Marsdenia paraibana?

It is a shrub or small tree.

What is the flower color of Marsdenia paraibana?

The flowers are yellow.

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

Fabio da Silva do Espírito Santo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Esp.Santo' in the authors string.
Amanda Pricilla Batista Santos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.B.Santos' in the authors string.