Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
629159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer ex Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 492 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628491



Common Names

  • Cryptostegia madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Cryptostegia
  • Cryptostegia Madagascariensis


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Synonyms

  • Cryptostegia glaberrima Hochr. [unknown]
  • Cryptostegia madagascariensis glaberrima (Hochr.) Marohasy & P.I.Forst. [unknown]
  • Cryptostegia madagascariensis septentrionalis Marohasy & P.I.Forst. [unknown]
  • Cryptostegia madagascariensis madagascariensis [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cryptostegia madagascariensis is used as a source of rubber and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptostegia madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis

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

Cryptostegia madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptostegia madagascariensis?

Cryptostegia madagascariensis

What type of plant is Cryptostegia madagascariensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cryptostegia madagascariensis 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-2746558: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.