Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hiriartiana
ID:
1240530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juárez-Jaimes & W.D.Stevens

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 552 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239868

Common Names

  • Marsdenia Hiriartiana
  • Hiriartiana Marsdenia
  • Hiriartiana Marsdenia

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Description

Marsdenia hiriartiana (also called Hiriart's marsdenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in areas of high altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia hiriartiana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make paper and clothing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia hiriartiana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia hiriartiana is a perennial vine native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Marsdenia hiriartiana

Marsdenia hiriartiana can be found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50104774: Based on the initial data import
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.
Verónica Juárez-Jaimes (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juárez-Jaimes' in the authors string.