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Mandevilla, Dipladenia, Pink-Allamanda
Mandevilla splendens, related species, and hybrids
man-dah-VILL-ah
SPLEN-dens
Apocynaceae
Explanation of
name: Generic name after Henry J. Mandeville (1773-1861), a Minister in
Argentina (DEH). Splendens is self-explanatory.
Synonym:
Dipladenia splendens A.DC.
Natural range:
South America
Recognition:
Robust vine with milky sap, opposite, wrinkled, leaves, and large, funnel-shaped
flowers, these usually pink or white. Differs from true Allamanda by having the
stamens and stigma fused into a single mass.
Landscape uses:
Colorful, climbing vine
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Mandevilla splendens
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Mandeville
Pink-Allamanda |
Exotic |
Vine |
Mostly SU |
Vine |
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SU
WD
ST-
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Scale
Mealybugs
Probably nematodes
Probably toxic (DEH) |
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