Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
vincaeflora
ID:
1243268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) M.Gomez

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 32: 276 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242606



Common Names

  • Stephanotis vincaeflora
  • Vinca-flowered Stephanotis
  • Stephanotis


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Description

Stephanotis vincaeflora (also called vinca-flowered stephanotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a stem that is erect and branched, with leaves that are alternate and pinnate. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanotis vincaeflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephanotis vincaeflora has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oblong cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanotis vincaeflora is an evergreen vine that is native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Stephanotis vincaeflora

Stephanotis vincaeflora is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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-50119792: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Manuel Gómez de la Maza y Jiménez (1867-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gomez' in the authors string.