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Mandevilla pubescens (Mandevilla pubescens)

Description

Mandevilla is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering vines belonging to the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. It was first described as a genus in 1840.A common name is rocktrumpet.Mandevilla species are native to the Southwestern United States,Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America. Many originate from the Serra dos -rg-os forests in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The genus was named after Henry Mandeville (1773-1861), a British diplomat and gardener.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Gentianales

            • Family: Apocynaceae

              • Genus: Mandevilla