Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
popoluca
ID:
1272987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juárez-Jaimes & A.Campos

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot. 74(1): 74 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272325

Common Names

  • Popoluca Marsdenia
  • Marsdenia Popoluca
  • Popoluca Milkweed

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Description

Marsdenia popoluca (also called Popoluca marsdenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia popoluca is used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Marsdenia popoluca has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedling has a single stem with two opposite leaves and a pair of stipules at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia popoluca is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Where to Find Marsdenia popoluca

Marsdenia popoluca is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Marsdenia popoluca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia popoluca?

Marsdenia popoluca

What type of plant is Marsdenia popoluca?

Vine

Where is Marsdenia popoluca found?

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-50255234: Based on the initial data import
Álvaro Campos Villanueva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Campos' in the authors string.
Verónica Juárez-Jaimes (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juárez-Jaimes' in the authors string.