Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ferreyrae
ID:
372486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 51: 60 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371818

Common Names

  • Marsdenia Ferreyrae
  • Ferreyrae Milkvine
  • Ferreyra Milkvine

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Description

Marsdenia ferreyrae (also called Ferreyra's Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia ferreyrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia ferreyrae has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia ferreyrae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Marsdenia ferreyrae

Marsdenia ferreyrae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Marsdenia ferreyrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia ferreyrae?

Marsdenia ferreyrae

What is the common name of Marsdenia ferreyrae?

Ferreyra's Marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia ferreyrae?

Marsdenia ferreyrae is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,