SPECIMEN NO. #88
⚠️ TOXICITY NOT VERIFIED
Family: Apocynaceae
Mandevilla sanderi
Common Name: Brazilian Jasmine
Brazilian Jasmine (Mandevilla sanderi) is a houseplant in the Apocynaceae family, native to BR. It is a direct sun-light species that thrives between 5000 and 15000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. ASPCA pet-toxicity data has not been verified for this species; treat it as unknown. It is also known as Brazilian jasmine.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
Not Verified
Toxic to Cats?
Not Verified
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement
5000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
15000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3616287
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; Brazil Southeast; Colombia [I]; SE-Brazil; Cundinamarca; Galápagos Islands; ...