Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tressensiae
ID:
1250810

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Cáceres & Morillo

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 7(1–4): 34. 1993 , as 'tressensii'

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250148


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Description

Marsdenia tressensiae (also called Tressens' Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial vine that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia tressensiae is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia tressensiae is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia tressensiae is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Marsdenia tressensiae

Marsdenia tressensiae is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Marsdenia tressensiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia tressensiae?

Marsdenia tressensiae

What is the common name of Marsdenia tressensiae?

Tressens' Marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia tressensiae?

Grasslands and scrub

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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