Brazilian jasmine
Mandevilla sanderi
Despite its common name, it is not a true jasmine but a member of the dogbane family, known for its toxic alkaloids.
- Scientific name
- Mandevilla sanderi
- Taxonomy
- Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Gentianales › Apocynaceae › Mandevilla
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- forest
- Habitat
- Tropical rainforest edges and thickets of Southeast Brazil.
- Diet
- Photosynthetic; absorbs sunlight, water, and soil nutrients.
- Range
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tropical South America, Global ornamental gardens
- Size
- Climbing vines reaching 2-4.5 meters in length.
- Lifespan
- Perennial (5 to 15 years depending on frost exposure).
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Deforestation and urban expansion in native Brazilian habitats.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless to observe, but defensive if broken. The milky sap contains latex that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions; if contacted, wash skin with soap and water. All parts are toxic if ingested; seek medical help if swallowed.
Mandevilla sanderi , also called Dipladenia sanderi and Brazilian jasmine , is a vine belonging to the Mandevilla genus. The species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Photo: Raúl A. Ruiz M., CC-BY, via iNaturalist
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