Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tubularis
ID:
1105254

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 32: 51 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104592

Common Names

  • Marsdenia tubularis
  • Tubular Marsdenia
  • Tubular Milkvine

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Description

Marsdenia tubularis (also called Tubular Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, measuring up to 10 cm in length. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia tubularis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia tubularis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia tubularis is a woody, perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept lightly moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. The plant should be fertilized every few months during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Marsdenia tubularis

Marsdenia tubularis is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern parts of the country, particularly in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2609885: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.