Mandevilla illustris
Mandevilla illustris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mandevilla illustris, scientifically known as Mandevilla illustris, is a stunning tropical climber celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental elegance, this plant holds significant potential in traditional medicine. Research explores its bioactive compounds, highlighting its promising role in supporting holistic wellness and diverse therapeutic applications worldwide.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Rhizomes
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chariomma Nobilis · Dipladenia Illustris Subvar. Oblongifolia · 18 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mandevilla illustrisSynonyms
- Chariomma nobilis
- Dipladenia illustris subvar. oblongifolia
- Dipladenia illustris subf. pubescens
- Echites nobilis
- Dipladenia illustris subvar. elliptica
- Echites venenosus
- Dipladenia gardneriana var. grandiflora
- Echites rosacampestris
- Dipladenia illustris subf. hirsuta
- Dipladenia illustris f. pilosa
- Echites illustris
- Dipladenia rosacampestris
- Dipladenia illustris subf. hirsuta
- Dipladenia illustris var. tomentosa
- Dipladenia nobilis
- Dipladenia illustris subf. pubescens
- Dipladenia gardneriana
- Dipladenia illustris subvar. rotundifolia
- Dipladenia illustris
- Dipladenia androsaemifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mandevilla illustris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and is situated within the genus Mandevilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mandevilla | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of South America. It can be found in the nation of Bolivia, located in western South America. Within Brazil, its presence is noted across multiple diverse territories. Specifically, it inhabits the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the country. Finally, the species also extends its reach into the southern part of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mandevilla illustris, possesses a specialized underground structure known as rhizomes. These thickened, horizontal stems grow beneath the soil surface, serving as vital storage organs for nutrients and water that allow the plant to persist through unfavorable conditions. By utilizing these rhizomes, the plant can effectively spread and establish new growth, ensuring its survival and resilience within its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mandevilla illustris has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,4-Dithiothreitol, 2-isopentenyladenine, Indole-3-butyric acid, MI-15, MI-18.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dithiothreitol | Plant cell reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-isopentenyladenine | Plant cell reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Indole-3-butyric acid | Plant cell reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MI-15 | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MI-18 | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MI-21 | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MI-25 | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MI-27 | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zeatin | Plant cell reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Naphthaleneacetic acid | Plant cell reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mandevilla illustris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include crotoxin.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| crotoxin | Plant cell reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| crude extract | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | General pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |