Cryptostegia madagascariensis
Madagascar Rubbervine, Rubber Vine
Also known as: Cryptostegia glaberrima Hochr. +3 more
- Cryptostegia glaberrima Hochr.
- Cryptostegia madagascariensis var. glaberrima (Hochr.) Marohasy & P.I.Forst.
- Cryptostegia madagascariensis var. madagascariensis
- Cryptostegia madagascariensis var. septentrionalis Marohasy & P.I.Forst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Originating in Africa, Cryptostegia madagascariensis (commonly known as Madagascar rubbervine or Rubber Vine) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Brazil Northeast, Caroline Is., Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Leeward Is., Malawi, Mexico Southeast, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Northern Territory, Panama, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Seychelles, Tanzania, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Western Australia, Windward Is., Zimbabwe