Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rugellosa
ID:
235685

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rich.) L.Allorge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84: 305 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235016



Common Names

  • Mandevilla Rugellosa
  • Rugellosa Mandevilla
  • Mandevilla


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Synonyms

  • Laseguea antennacea Miers [unknown]
  • Laseguea latiuscula Miers [unknown]
  • Laseguea subspicata (Vahl) Miers [unknown]
  • Laseguea venustula Miers [unknown]
  • Mandevilla antennacea K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Mandevilla boliviana Rusby [unknown]
  • Mandevilla bracteosa Woodson [unknown]
  • Mandevilla subspicata Markgr. [unknown]
  • Mandevilla tenuicarpa Rusby [unknown]
  • Mesechites guianensis Miers [unknown]
  • Mitozus brachystachys Miers [unknown]
  • Mandevilla subspicata pullei Markgr. [unknown]
  • Echites altescandens H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Echites antennaceus A.DC. [unknown]
  • Echites bolivianus Britton [unknown]
  • Echites brachystachyus Benth. [unknown]
  • Echites bracteosus Rusby [unknown]
  • Echites guianensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Echites prieurei A.DC. [unknown]
  • Echites rubricaulis Poir. [unknown]
  • Echites rugellosus Rich. [unknown]
  • Echites subspicatus Vahl [unknown]
  • Amblyanthera antennacea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Amblyanthera guyanensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Amblyanthera prieurei Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Angadenia prieurii Miers [unknown]

Description

Mandevilla rugellosa (also called Purple Dipladenia and Purple Allamanda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a climbing shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height and has glossy green leaves and white to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla rugellosa is an ornamental plant often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla rugellosa is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla rugellosa can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Division is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. The roots should be divided into sections with at least one bud and one root per section. Plant in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Mandevilla rugellosa

Mandevilla rugellosa is native to Brazil.

Mandevilla rugellosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandevilla rugellosa?

Mandevilla rugellosa

What are the common names of Mandevilla rugellosa?

Rugellosa Mandevilla

What is the natural habitat of Mandevilla rugellosa?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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-119344: Based on the initial data import
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Lucile Allorge (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Allorge' in the authors string.