Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
aridana
ID:
797287

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Candollea 60: 51 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796620



Common Names

  • Mandevilla aridana
  • Arid Mandevilla
  • Aridana Mandevilla


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Description

Mandevilla aridana (also called Aridan Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub with green, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla aridana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and balconies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla aridana is a large, white, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla aridana is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Mandevilla aridana

Mandevilla aridana can be found in the tropical forests of South America, including Colombia and Ecuador.

Mandevilla aridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandevilla aridana?

Mandevilla aridana

What is the common name of Mandevilla aridana?

Aridana

What is the natural habitat of Mandevilla aridana?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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,

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