Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
xerohylica
ID:
373006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dugand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 9: 432 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372338

Common Names

  • Marsdenia xerohylica
  • Xerohylic Marsdenia
  • Xerohylic Milkvine

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Description

Marsdenia xerohylica (also called White-flowered Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia xerohylica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Marsdenia xerohylica 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 xerohylica can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Marsdenia xerohylica

Marsdenia xerohylica 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 xerohylica FAQ

What are the common uses of Marsdenia xerohylica?

Marsdenia xerohylica is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia xerohylica?

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

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia xerohylica?

The scientific name of Marsdenia xerohylica is Marsdenia xerohylica.

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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