Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
woodburyana
ID:
733641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51(2): 167. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732974

Common Names

  • Woodbury's Marsdenia
  • Marsdenia woodburyana
  • Marsdenia

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Description

Marsdenia woodburyana (also called Woodbury's milkvine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Marsdenia woodburyana is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsdenia woodburyana is a small, greenish-yellow tube with five lobes. The seed is a small, round, yellowish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsdenia woodburyana is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of dry conditions. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during dry periods. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Marsdenia woodburyana

Marsdenia woodburyana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.

Marsdenia woodburyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsdenia woodburyana?

Marsdenia woodburyana

What is the common name of Marsdenia woodburyana?

Woodbury's Marsdenia

Where is Marsdenia woodburyana native to?

New Zealand

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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