Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
undulata
ID:
809738

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Ezcurra) A.O.Simões, Kin.-Gouv. & M.E.Endress

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 89 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809072



Common Names

  • Mandevilla undulata
  • Wavy Mandevilla
  • Undulata Mandevilla


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Description

Mandevilla undulata (also called Undulate Mandevilla, among many other common names) is a small, woody, evergreen vine native to Mexico. It has a single, thin, twining stem with several, large, ovate leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mandevilla undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandevilla undulata is a small, white and fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black and round seed. The seedling is a small, green and oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandevilla undulata can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny spot. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be kept dry in winter. It can also be grown in pots.

Where to Find Mandevilla undulata

Mandevilla undulata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in lowland forests and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in these areas.

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-347313: Based on the initial data import
Cecilia Ezcurra (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ezcurra' in the authors string.
Mary Endress (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Endress' in the authors string.
Luíza Sumiko Kinoshita-Gouvêa (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kin.-Gouv.' in the authors string.
André Olmos Simões: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.O.Simões' in the authors string.