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Mandevilla

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Basic Details

NameMandevilla

DescriptionSpectacular tropical climbing vine renowned for its large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of pink, red, white, and yellow, often with a contrasting yellow throat and sweet fragrance. Native to Central and South America, it features glossy green foliage and vigorous vining stems that can reach 10-20 feet (3-6 m), making it perfect for trellises, arbors, and containers. Blooming profusely from late spring through fall, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while thriving in warm, sunny conditions with minimal care.

FamilyApocynaceae

GenusMandevilla

TribeMesechiteae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral Formula⊕ ☿ K(5) C(5) A(5) G(2)

Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical), bisexual, 5 fused sepals, 5 fused petals forming trumpet, 5 stamens fused to corolla, 2 fused carpels with superior ovary typical of Apocynaceae

Features

Name 'Mandevilla' honors Henry Mandeville, British diplomat and gardener who discovered it in Argentina. 'Rock Trumpet' refers to trumpet-shaped flowers. Also called 'Dipladenia' from Greek 'diploos' (double) and 'aden' (gland).
Flowers trumpet-shaped, 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) across with 5 petals. Colors: pink, red, white, yellow, often with yellow throat. Blooms late spring to fall (year-round in tropics). Sweet fragrance intensifies in evening. Long-lasting cut flowers.
Woody climbing vine with twining stems. Leaves glossy, dark green, oval to elliptical, 2-8 inches (5-20 cm) long, leathery texture. Milky sap present (mildly toxic). Evergreen in warm climates, deciduous in cooler zones.
Size: climbing varieties 10-20 feet (3-6 m), compact varieties 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 m). Lifespan 5+ years as perennial in zones 10-11, annual elsewhere. Propagated by cuttings, seeds. Fast-growing, blooms first year.
Native to Central and South America (Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador). Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Thrives in warm climates, zones 9-11 as perennial.
Requires full sun (6+ hours) for best flowering. Prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.5-7.0). Moderate water needs, drought-tolerant once established. Not frost-tolerant, bring indoors below 50°F (10°C).
Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies. Provides nectar. Used on trellises, arbors, pergolas, fences, containers, hanging baskets. Deer and rabbit resistant. Low allergen potential. Prune in late winter to control size.
Fertilize every 2 weeks during growing season with phosphorus-rich fertilizer for blooms. Avoid over-fertilizing (causes foliage over flowers). Watch for aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Provide support for climbing. Deadheading optional.

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificMandevilla

English (Alternate)Rocktrumpet, Dipladenia, Brazilian jasmine, Chilean jasmine

Hindiमंडाविल्ला (Mandavilla), पहाड़ी तुरही (Pahari turhi), तूर्य पुष्प (Tūrya puṣpa)

Tamilமண்டேவில்லா (Mandevilla)

Teluguమాండెవిల్లా పువ్వు (Māṇḍevillā puvvu)

Malayalamമാൻഡെവില്ല (Mandevilla)

KannadaMandevilla hoovu (ಮಂಡೇವಿಲ್ලා ಹೂವು)

Sanskritपिलघन्टी (Pilaghanti)

Bengaliমান্ডেভিলা (Mandevilla)

FrenchMandevilla, Dipladenia

RussianМандевилла (Mandevilla)

SpanishMandevilla

GermanMandevilla, Dipladenia

What is Floral Formula?

A floral formula is a symbolic representation of a flower's structure using letters, numbers, and special symbols. It provides a concise way to describe the arrangement and number of floral parts.

Example Formula

% K(6) C1+2+(2) A(9) G₂

This formula describes the flower's symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels in a standardized format.