Mandevilla andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
466072
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Morales & A.Fuentes
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Candollea 59: 168 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465404
Common Names
- Andina
- Mandevilla
- Andina
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Mandevilla andina (also called Andean Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is found in the tropical montane forests of the region, growing in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Mandevilla andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mandevilla andina is white and bell-shaped, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Mandevilla andina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Mandevilla andina
Mandevilla andina can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Mandevilla andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mandevilla andina?
Mandevilla andina
What is the common name of Mandevilla andina?
Andean Mandevilla
What is the natural habitat of Mandevilla andina?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Mandevilla genus
Mandevilla acutiloba, Mandevilla alboviridis, Mandevilla anceps, Mandevilla angustifolia, Mandevilla annulariifolia, Mandevilla apocynifolia, Mandevilla aracamunensis, Mandevilla arcuata, Mandevilla atroviolacea, Mandevilla barretoi, Mandevilla benthamii, Mandevilla bogotensis, Mandevilla boliviensis, Mandevilla brachyloba, Mandevilla brachysiphon, Mandevilla bracteata, Mandevilla bradei, Mandevilla callacatensis, Mandevilla callista, Mandevilla caurensis, Mandevilla cercophylla, Mandevilla coccinea, Mandevilla convolvulacea, Mandevilla crassinoda, Mandevilla cuneifolia, Mandevilla dissimilis, Mandevilla duartei, Mandevilla duidae, Mandevilla emarginata, Mandevilla equatorialis, Mandevilla espinosae, Mandevilla eximia, Mandevilla filifolia, Mandevilla foliosa, Mandevilla fragilis, Mandevilla fragrans, Mandevilla funiformis, Mandevilla glandulosa, Mandevilla grata, Mandevilla hirsuta, Mandevilla holosericea, Mandevilla holstii, Mandevilla huberi, Mandevilla hypoleuca, Mandevilla illustris, Mandevilla immaculata, Mandevilla jamesonii, Mandevilla jasminiflora, Mandevilla javitensis, Mandevilla kalmiifolia,
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-253025: Based on the initial data import
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.
Alfredo Fernando Fuentes (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fuentes' in the authors string.