Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alatum
ID:
633428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 57 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632760

Common Names

  • Cynanchum alatum
  • Winged Swallowwort
  • Winged Dogbane

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias truncata Roxb. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Cyathella alata (Wight & Arn.) C.Y.Wu & D.Z.Li [unknown]
  • Cynanchum mairei Schltr. ex H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cynoctonum alatum (Wight & Arn.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum alatum (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum alatum (also called Winged Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum alatum 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 alatum 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 alatum 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 alatum

Cynanchum alatum is native to the Mediterranean region, Central Asia, and parts of North America.

Cynanchum alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum alatum?

Cynanchum alatum

What is the common name of Cynanchum alatum?

Winged swallowwort

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum alatum?

Woodlands, meadows, and roadsides in eastern North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2750796: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.