Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pleiadenia
ID:
1251441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.I.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 804 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250779

Common Names

  • Marsdenia
  • Pleiadenia Marsdenia
  • Seven-gland Marsdenia

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Description

Marsdenia pleiadenia (also called Pleiades Milkvine, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia pleiadenia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia pleiadenia is a small, yellow or white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia pleiadenia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Marsdenia pleiadenia

Marsdenia pleiadenia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Marsdenia pleiadenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia pleiadenia?

Marsdenia pleiadenia

What is the common name of Marsdenia pleiadenia?

Pleiadenia Marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia pleiadenia?

Tropical rainforests

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985217-1: Based on the initial data import