Mandevilla boliviensis
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Mandevilla boliviensis is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, native to a region ranging from Costa Rica south to Bolivia and Brazil.[1][2] Common names include white mandevilla and white dipladenia.[3]
A twining woody climber (vine) with glossy oval evergreen perennial leaves, in its natural surroundings Mandevilla boliviensis can grow to Script error: No such module "convert". tall, and in more northern places it reaches a height of about Script error: No such module "convert". and may become deciduous. It has big white flowers with a yellow center which grow in clusters. It flowers from spring until the autumn.[2]
It does not tolerate freezing temperatures, though in summer it can be placed outside. It requires a sheltered spot in full sunlight. In cultivation in the United Kingdom, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4][5] Hybrid ornamental cultivars have been developed, e.g. 'Cosmos White'.
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- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ a b Nico Vermeulen:"The Complete Encyclopedia of Container Plants", pp. 169-170. Rebo International, Netherlands, 1998. Template:ISBN
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