Mandevilla pohliana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Anisolobus pohlianus
• Dipladenia gentianoides var. pohliana
• Dipladenia gentianoides var. velutina
• Mandevilla velutina var. glabra
• Dipladenia gentianoides subvar. longiloba
• Echites pohlianus var. latifolius
• Rhodocalyx cuneifolius
• Echites pohlianus var. angustifolius
• Dipladenia gentianoides var. glabra
• Mandevilla pohliana var. velutina
• Echites pohlianus
• Dipladenia pohliana
• Dipladenia velutina
• Dipladenia gentianoides subvar. ovata
• Dipladenia gentianoides
• Mandevilla velutina var. angustifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Mandevilla.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of Western South America, with a notable presence in Bolivia. Its range extends significantly into Brazil, where it can be found across several distinct regions. Specifically, it inhabits the West-Central areas of Brazil as well as the Northeast territories. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Southeast portion of the country. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the South region of Brazil, demonstrating a broad reach across the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Mandevilla pohlianae is characterized by its adaptation to diverse and often challenging Brazilian biomes, specifically thriving within the Caatinga (strictu sensu), the Cerrado (lato sensu), and specialized vegetation found on rocky outcrops (Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos). This species demonstrates significant altitudinal flexibility, occupying a broad elevational gradient that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends up to a maximum altitude of 1000 m AMSL. Its ability to inhabit both semi-arid scrublands and rocky substrates suggests a high tolerance for varied moisture availability and specialized soil conditions typical of these distinct ecological niches.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu), Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos

Life history

The life history of Mandevilla pohlianana is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural life form, the plant is classified as a chamaephyte, a growth habit where the majority of the vegetative organs are located near or just above the soil surface. This specific life form classification is consistent across its botanical categorization, identifying it as a chamaephyte within the broader spectrum of plant life strategies.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Mandevilla pohliana is characterized by its terrestrial habit, functioning as an independent organism that does not rely on parasitic relationships. This species exhibits a growth form classified as a herb or subshrub, though it possesses a variable degree of woodiness in its structural development. As a climber, it is categorized as self-supporting rather than being an obligatory or facultative vine that requires external hosts for primary stability. Unlike epiphytic species, it is strictly terrestrial, maintaining its presence within soil-based ecosystems rather than occupying life cycles as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or any other epiphytic form.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

variable

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mandevilla pohliana has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, rhizome, stem.

Leaf

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Rhizome

1. British journal of pharmacology

Stem

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Chemicals

Mandevilla pohliana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Velutinol A, Flavonoids, compound 48/80, polyphenols.

Velutinol A

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

compound 48/80

1. European journal of pharmacology

polyphenols

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Mandevilla pohliana has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations