Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
372853

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Rothe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 432 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372185

Common Names

  • Marsdenia sprucei
  • Spruce's Milkvine
  • Spruce's Marsdenia

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Synonyms

  • Marsdenia amazonica Morillo [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia sprucei (also called Spruce's Milkvine, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to South America. It grows in rainforest habitats, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia sprucei 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

Flower: Marsdenia sprucei has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Seed: Its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: Its seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia sprucei can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm and humid environment until they germinate. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and root it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm and humid environment until they develop roots.

Where to Find Marsdenia sprucei

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

Marsdenia sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia sprucei?

Marsdenia sprucei

What is the common name of Marsdenia sprucei?

Spruce's marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia sprucei?

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

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2364191: Based on the initial data import
Walter Rothe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Rothe' in the authors string.