Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
viminea
ID:
1102932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 48 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102270

Common Names

  • Orthanthera viminea
  • Viminea Milkvine
  • Viminea Milkweed

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Description

Orthanthera viminea (also called Vine-like Orthanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthanthera viminea has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, and as a dye for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthanthera viminea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, succulent plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthanthera viminea is a perennial climber with woody stems and is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Orthanthera viminea

Orthanthera viminea is native to South America.

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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