Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
propinqua
ID:
372934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 337 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372266

Common Names

  • Propinqua Milkvine
  • Propinqua Milkvine Creeper
  • Propinqua Milkvine Plant

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Description

Marsdenia propinqua (also called Proximate Marsdenia, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber with small, ovate leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is native to Thailand and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia propinqua is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia propinqua has small, white flowers with five petals and a prominent central stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia propinqua is a perennial climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Marsdenia propinqua

Marsdenia propinqua can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

Marsdenia propinqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia propinqua?

Marsdenia propinqua

What is the family of Marsdenia propinqua?

Apocynaceae

Where is Marsdenia propinqua found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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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