Brazilian jasmine (Mandevilla sanderi)
Brazilian jasmine, also known as Brazilian Jasmine, Dipladenia
Mandevilla sanderi, colloquially known as brazilian jasmine, is an ornamental perennial vine native to South America. Its velvety flowers are most often white, scarlet or pink in color. Brazilian jasmine contains white latex, which is toxic and can have an irritating effect when it comes in contact with skin or eyes.
Key Facts About Brazilian jasmine
Attributes of Brazilian jasmine
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
1.5 m to 3 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
4 cm to 7 cm
Flower Color
Pink Red White Yellow
Scientific Classification of Brazilian jasmine
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Rocktrumpets
Species
Brazilian jasmine
Toxicity
accidental contact with the sap, accidental ingestion