Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
paraguaiensis
ID:
1261954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 51: 62 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261292


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Description

Marsdenia paraguaiensis (also called Paraguayan Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in dry forests and scrublands, and has a woody stem with small, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia paraguaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia paraguaiensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia paraguaiensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Marsdenia paraguaiensis

Marsdenia paraguaiensis can be found in the wild in the tropical forests of Paraguay.

Marsdenia paraguaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia paraguaiensis?

Marsdenia paraguaiensis

What is the common name of Marsdenia paraguaiensis?

Paraguayan Milkvine

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia paraguaiensis?

It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,

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