Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
629157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 5: t. 435 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628489



Common Names

  • Cryptostegia grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Cryptostegia
  • Cryptostegia Grandiflora


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Synonyms

  • Nerium grandiflorum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cryptostegia grandiflora tulearensis Costantin & Gallaud [unknown]

Description

Cryptostegia grandiflora (also called Rubber Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia and is a woody vine with large, white flowers. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptostegia grandiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptostegia grandiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptostegia grandiflora is an evergreen, twining vine native to tropical Africa. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Cryptostegia grandiflora

Cryptostegia grandiflora is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Cryptostegia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptostegia grandiflora?

Cryptostegia grandiflora

What type of plant is Cryptostegia grandiflora?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cryptostegia grandiflora native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Cryptostegia genus

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 kew-2746556: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.