Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
megalantha
ID:
1237400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goyder & Morillo

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 63: 18 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236738

Common Names

  • Marsdenia megalantha
  • Megalanthous Marsdenia
  • Marsdenia

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Description

Marsdenia megalantha (also called M. megalantha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thin stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia megalantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia megalantha has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia megalantha is a perennial herb, native to the western United States. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Marsdenia megalantha

Marsdenia megalantha is found in tropical Africa.

Marsdenia megalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia megalantha?

Marsdenia megalantha

What is the common name of Marsdenia megalantha?

Megalantha Milkvine

What is the habitat of Marsdenia megalantha?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

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-50091209: Based on the initial data import
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.