Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Pichon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 20: 107 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235080
Common Names
- Mandevilla
- Brazilian Jasmine
- Rocktrumpet
Synonyms
- Macrosiphonia virescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Macrosiphonia virescens missionum Chodat [unknown]
- Echites virescens A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
Description
Mandevilla virescens (also called Brazilian jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial vine that is native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of white, pink, or red flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Mandevilla virescens is an ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mandevilla virescens are small, white or pink in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mandevilla virescens is a tropical vine native to Brazil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mandevilla virescens
Mandevilla virescens is native to Central and South America.
Mandevilla virescens FAQ
What is the best soil for Mandevilla virescens?
Mandevilla virescens prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
What is the best temperature for Mandevilla virescens?
Mandevilla virescens prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the best light for Mandevilla virescens?
Mandevilla virescens prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
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,