Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
372928

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 700 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372260

Common Names

  • Ridleyi Milkvine
  • Ridleyi Milkvine Creeper
  • Ridleyi Milkvine Plant

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Description

Marsdenia ridleyi (also called Ridley's 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 ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia ridleyi 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 ridleyi 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 ridleyi

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

Marsdenia ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia ridleyi?

Marsdenia ridleyi

What is the family of Marsdenia ridleyi?

Apocynaceae

Where is Marsdenia ridleyi 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,

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