Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acidum
ID:
633406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Oken

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Allg. Naturgesch. 3(2): 1032 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632738

Common Names

  • Acidum Cynanchum
  • Cynanchum Acidum
  • Acidum Cynanchum

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Synonyms

  • Sarcostemma brevistigma Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias acida Roxb. [unknown]
  • Asclepias aphylla Roxb. ex Wight [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma acidum (Roxb.) Voigt [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum acidum (also called Acid Swallowwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum acidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum acidum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum acidum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by dividing the root clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Cynanchum acidum

Cynanchum acidum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Cynanchum acidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum acidum?

Cynanchum acidum

What is the common name of Cynanchum acidum?

Acid Swallow-wort

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum acidum?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Cynanchum genus

Cynanchum absconditum, Cynanchum abyssinicum, Cynanchum acidum, Cynanchum aculeatum, Cynanchum acuminatum, Cynanchum acutifolium, Cynanchum acutum, Cynanchum adalinae, Cynanchum africanum, Cynanchum alatum, Cynanchum altiscandens, Cynanchum ambovombense, Cynanchum ampanihense, Cynanchum analamazaotrense, Cynanchum anderssonii, Cynanchum andringitrense, Cynanchum angavokeliense, Cynanchum ansamalense, Cynanchum anthonyanum, Cynanchum antsiranense, Cynanchum appendiculatopsis, Cynanchum appendiculatum, Cynanchum arenarium, Cynanchum auriculatum, Cynanchum balense, Cynanchum baronii, Cynanchum batangense, Cynanchum beatricis, Cynanchum bernardii, Cynanchum bicampanulatum, Cynanchum bifidum, Cynanchum bisinuatum, Cynanchum blandum, Cynanchum blyttioides, Cynanchum bonariense, Cynanchum bosseri, Cynanchum boudieri, Cynanchum boveanum, Cynanchum bowmanii, Cynanchum brasiliense, Cynanchum brevicoronatum, Cynanchum bricenoi, Cynanchum bulligerum, Cynanchum bungei, Cynanchum callialatum, Cynanchum carautanum, Cynanchum caudigerum, Cynanchum celebicum, Cynanchum chanchanense, Cynanchum chinense,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Lorenz Oken (1779-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:95981-1: Based on the initial data import