Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
372854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Fontella

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 43: 1 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372186

Common Names

  • Marsdenia sessilifolia
  • Sessile-Leaved Milkvine
  • Sessile-Leaved Marsdenia

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Synonyms

  • Metastelma sessilifolium E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia sessilifolia (also called Sessile-leaved Milkvine, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to South America. It grows in rainforest habitats, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia sessilifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and dysentery. It has also been used as an insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsdenia sessilifolia has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a dense inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia sessilifolia can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm and humid environment until they germinate. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and root it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm and humid environment until they develop roots.

Where to Find Marsdenia sessilifolia

Marsdenia sessilifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Marsdenia sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia sessilifolia?

Marsdenia sessilifolia

What is the common name of Marsdenia sessilifolia?

Sessile-leaved marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia sessilifolia?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern 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 kew-2364192: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.