- Mandevilla boliviensis
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Mandevilla boliviensis 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Gentianales Family: Apocynaceae Genus: Mandevilla Species: M. boliviensis Binomial name Mandevilla boliviensis Mandevilla boliviensis is a vine belonging to the Mandevilla genus and native to Bolivia and Ecuador.[1]
In its natural surroundings Mandevilla boliviensis can grow to 4 meters (13 feet) tall, and in more northern places it reaches the height of about 2 meters (6.5 feet). It has big white flowers with a yellow center which grow in clusters. It flowers from spring until the autumn.[1]
Hybrid ornamental varieties are developed too, e.g. Cosmos White.
References
- ^ a b Nico Vermeulen:"The Complete Encyclopedia of Container Plants", pp. 169-170. Rebo International, Netherlands, 1998. ISBN 90-366-1584-4
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