Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tholiformis
ID:
747464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juárez-Jaimes & L.O.Alvarado

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Candollea 65: 64 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746797

Common Names

  • Marsdenia tholiformis
  • Tholiform Marsdenia
  • Tholiform's Marsdenia

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Description

Marsdenia tholiformis (also called 'Climbing Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia tholiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia tholiformis is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia tholiformis is a hardy shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained medium. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from frost.

Where to Find Marsdenia tholiformis

Marsdenia tholiformis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Marsdenia tholiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia tholiformis?

Marsdenia tholiformis

What type of plant is Marsdenia tholiformis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Marsdenia tholiformis found?

It is found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

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

Verónica Juárez-Jaimes (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juárez-Jaimes' in the authors string.
Leonardo O. Alvarado-Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Alvarado' in the authors string.