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| Scientific name | Mandevilla boliviensis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Mandevilla |
| Origin | Bolivia, South America |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Region | Global |
Mandevilla boliviensis is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, native to a region ranging from Costa Rica south to Bolivia and Brazil. Common names include white mandevilla and white dipladenia. A twining woody climber (vine) with glossy oval evergreen perennial leaves, in its natural surroundings Mandevilla boliviensis can grow to 4 m (13 ft) tall, and in more northern places it reaches a height of about 2 m (6.6 ft) and may become deciduous. It has big white flowers with a yellow center which grow in clusters. It flowers from spring until the autumn. It does not tolerate freezing temperatures, though in summer it can be placed outside.