Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine)

Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) brown seeds close up near a ruler for size reference.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) small brown seeds lying near a ruler to measure scale.

Botanical name: Mondia whitei

Common names: African Viagra Vine, Mukombera, White's Ginger, Gondolosi

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Mondia whytei is a robust woody creeper. In Spring, it bears panicles of cream-yellow buds which open to reveal deep red inner petals. Mondia whytei root infusion is popularly used as an aphrodisiac in Malawi and as a natural appetizer, enhancer of cerebral and peripheral blood circulation.


Image gallery: 12 images
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) white flower buds close up with green leaves
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) with clusters of white buds surrounded by textured green foliage
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) green leaves and small purple and white flower clusters
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) shows clusters of purple and white flower buds and green leaves.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) brown seeds close up on a plain white surface
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) seeds are thin, flat, and light brown, resting on white.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) purple and yellow flower in a close up photo
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) flower with petals showing shades of deep purple and light yellow
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) green leaves growing on a wooden trellis support stake.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) climbing vine with heart-shaped green leaves on a wooden stake.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) close up green plant stems with small flower buds
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) stems with green leaves and small pale flower buds
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) green leaves growing on a vine with thin stems
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) green leaves grow along thin wooden support stakes in containers
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) plant with lush green leaves climbing up a bamboo support.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) with broad green leaves climbing onto wooden stakes in a container.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) purple yellow flower close up capturing unique star petals.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) flower with purple and yellow star petals in close detail.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) purple yellow flower close up hanging on climbing vine branch
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) purple and yellow flowers dangling from a slender green stem
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) purple and yellow flower close up image of petals
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) flower with pointed purple and yellow petals in close focus.
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) purple yellow flower close up with green leaves and ants
Mondia whitei (African Viagra Vine) flower with purple and yellow petals and small crawling ants


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