Family: Apocynaceae
Author: (Rich.) K.Schum.
Bibliography: H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 171 (1895)
Year: 1895
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Mandevilla
Vegetable: False
Observations: S. Mexico to Trop. America
Description
The Savannah Flower, scientifically known as Mandevilla hirsuta, is a charming and resilient member of the Apocynaceae family. First documented in the botanical literature by the esteemed H.G.A. Engler and K.A.E. Prantl in 1895, this species has garnered attention for its striking beauty and adaptability.
Native to a broad range extending from southern Mexico through to tropical America, the Savannah Flower thrives in a variety of climates, showcasing its versatility and hardiness. This plant is distinguished by its lush, hairy foliage and vibrant, tubular flowers that captivate the eyes with their vivid hues.
Mandevilla hirsuta is notable for its robust growth, often found climbing or sprawling across its habitat, making it a popular choice for gardeners seeking to add a touch of tropical elegance to their landscapes. The plant’s blooms are not only aesthetically pleasing but also attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds, contributing to the biodiversity of its environment.
The Savannah Flower’s resilience and ornamental appeal make it a beloved species among both botanists and horticultural enthusiasts. Its presence from southern Mexico to the tropical regions of America signifies its extensive adaptability and ecological significance in these regions.
Common Names
En: Savannah flower
Synonyms
- Echites hirsutus var. angustifolius (Stadelm.)
- Mandevilla macrophylla ((Kunth) K.Schum.)
- Angadenia almadensis ((Stadelm.) Miers)
- Echites lasiocarpus var. angustifolius ((Stadelm.) A.DC.)
- Echites hispidus (Roem. & Schult.)
- Amblyanthera ovata (Miers)
- Amblyanthera ciliata ((Stadelm.) Müll.Arg.)
- Amblyanthera lasiocarpa var. pubescens (Müll.Arg.)
- Mandevilla rusbyi (Britton)
- Mandevilla tomentosa var. hirsuta ((Rich.) Kuntze)
- Exothostemon macrophyllus ((Kunth) G.Don)
- Mandevilla tomentosa var. vahleana (Kuntze)
- Echites campestris (Vell.)
- Echites palustris (Salm-Dyck ex A.DC.)
- Temnadenia lobbiana ((A.DC.) Miers)
- Echites ciliatus (Stadelm.)
- Mandevilla auriculata ((Pohl ex Stadelm.) K.Schum.)
- Echites fluminensis var. claussenii (A.DC.)
- Echites lasiocarpus var. lobbianus (A.DC.)
- Mandevilla fluminensis ((A.DC.) Donn.Sm.)
- Echites fluminensis (A.DC.)
- Amblyanthera hirsuta ((Rich.) Miers)
- Mandevilla lasiocarpa ((A.DC.) Malme)
- Amblyanthera fluminensis var. claussenii (A.DC. ex Mull.Arg.)
- Amblyanthera fluminensis var. stadelmeyeri ((Mart. ex Stadelm.) Müll.Arg.)
- Mandevilla tomentosa ((Vahl) Kuntze)
- Mandevilla denticulata (S.F.Blake)
- Mandevilla hispida ((Roem. & Schult.) Hemsl.)
- Temnadenia tomentosa ((Vahl) Miers)
- Echites hirsutus var. latifolius (Stadelm.)
- Echites auriculatus (Pohl ex Stadelm.)
- Amblyanthera claussenii ((A.DC. ex Mull.Arg.) Miers)
- Amblyanthera lasiocarpa var. tomentosa (Müll.Arg.)
- Echites tomentosus var. laticordatus (A.DC.)
- Amblyanthera palustris (Müll.Arg.)
- Amblyanthera fluminensis ((A.DC.) Müll.Arg.)
- Amblyanthera hispida var. tomentosa (Müll.Arg.)
- Mandevilla tomentosa var. hispida ((Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Kuntze)
- Temnadenia palustris ((Müll.Arg.) Miers)
- Echites stadelmeyeri (Mart. ex Stadelm.)
- Echites lasiocarpus (A.DC.)
- Mandevilla palustris ((Müll.Arg.) Hemsl.)
- Echites richardii (Roem. & Schult.)
- Amblyanthera hispida (Müll.Arg.)
- Echites almadensis (Stadelm.)
- Amblyanthera macrophylla ((Kunth) Müll.Arg.)
- Amblyanthera palustris var. almadensis ((Stadelm.) Müll.Arg.)
- Amblyanthera lasiocarpa ((A.DC.) Müll.Arg.)
- Temnadenia lasiocarpa ((A.DC.) Miers)
- Amblyanthera campestris ((Vell.) Müll.Arg.)
- Rhabdadenia campestris ((Vell.) Miers)
Distribution
- Belize (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil North (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil Southeast (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Ecuador (native)
- El Salvador (native)
- French Guiana (native)
- Guatemala (native)
- Guyana (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Suriname (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
Additional Images
Flower
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Other
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Leaf
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Bark
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Fruit
Taken Sep 13, 2015 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Habit
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7913328)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:151979-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Mandevilla hirsuta (Rich.) K.Schum.)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3169659)
