Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
castillonii
ID:
1105133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lillo ex T.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. Argent. 2: 248 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104471

Common Names

  • Marsdenia castillonii
  • Castillon's Marsdenia
  • Castillon's Creeper

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Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia castillonii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia castillonii is yellow, tubular, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia castillonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Marsdenia castillonii

Marsdenia castillonii can be found in India.

Species in the Marsdenia genus

Marsdenia divisicola, Marsdenia egregia, Marsdenia ekmanii, Marsdenia elephantina, Marsdenia elliptica, Marsdenia cremea, Marsdenia cymulosa, Marsdenia cubensis, Marsdenia cyanescens, Marsdenia dognyensis, Marsdenia cynanchoides, Marsdenia destituta, Marsdenia dictyophylla, Marsdenia dischidioides, Marsdenia eriocarpa, Marsdenia eriocaulis, Marsdenia crinita, Marsdenia condensiflora, Marsdenia connivens, Marsdenia coronata, Marsdenia coulteri, Marsdenia bergii, Marsdenia balansae, Marsdenia beatricis, Marsdenia belensis, Marsdenia assimulata, Marsdenia bilobata, Marsdenia archboldiana, Marsdenia angolensis, Marsdenia angustata, Marsdenia araujacea, Marsdenia arfakensis, Marsdenia argentata, Marsdenia argillicola, Marsdenia bourgeana, Marsdenia arachnoidea, Marsdenia carnosa, Marsdenia carrii, Marsdenia bliriensis, Marsdenia carvalhoi, Marsdenia calcicola, Marsdenia celebica, Marsdenia brassii, Marsdenia brevis, Marsdenia brunnea, Marsdenia lloydii, Marsdenia liisae, Marsdenia linearis, Marsdenia lucida, Marsdenia laxiflora,

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 tro-2609367: Based on the initial data import
Miguel Lillo (1862-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lillo' in the authors string.
Teodore Meyer (1910-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Mey.' in the authors string.