Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
squamulosa
ID:
372862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omlor

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gen. Revis. Marsdenieae : 117 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372194

Common Names

  • Marsdenia squamulosa
  • Scaly Milkvine
  • Scaly Marsdenia

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Synonyms

  • Gymnemopsis calcicola Kerr [unknown]

Description

Marsdenia squamulosa (also called Scaly marsdenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a yellowish-green fruit. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia squamulosa 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 squamulosa 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 squamulosa can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Marsdenia squamulosa

Marsdenia squamulosa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Marsdenia squamulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia squamulosa?

Marsdenia squamulosa

What is the common name of Marsdenia squamulosa?

Scaly marsdenia

What is the natural habitat of Marsdenia squamulosa?

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,

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