Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
372979

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 740 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372311

Common Names

  • Marsdenia venusta
  • Beautiful Marsdenia
  • Beautiful-flowered Marsdenia

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Description

Marsdenia venusta (also called Beautiful marsdenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a yellowish-green fruit. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia venusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Marsdenia venusta are white or yellowish-white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia venusta is a perennial climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Marsdenia venusta

Marsdenia venusta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Marsdenia venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia venusta?

Marsdenia venusta

What is the common name of Marsdenia venusta?

Venusta Marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia venusta?

Marsdenia venusta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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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