Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rubicunda
ID:
372870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) N.E.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 421 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372202

Common Names

  • Marsdenia rubicunda
  • Rubicund Milkvine
  • Rubicund Marsdenia

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Synonyms

  • Dregea rubicunda K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia rubicunda (also called Rubicunda Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with a pointed tip. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia rubicunda is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia rubicunda has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a dense inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia rubicunda can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Marsdenia rubicunda

Marsdenia rubicunda is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Marsdenia rubicunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia rubicunda?

Marsdenia rubicunda

What is the common name of Marsdenia rubicunda?

Ruby-colored marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia rubicunda?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:99282-1: Based on the initial data import