Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
anthonyanum
ID:
633464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 997 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632796

Common Names

  • Cynanchum anthonyanum
  • Asparagus gobicus
  • Cynanchum antsiranense

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum yunnanense J.Anthony [illegitimate]

Description

Cynanchum anthonyanum (also called Anthony's Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum anthonyanum 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

Cynanchum anthonyanum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum anthonyanum 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 anthonyanum

Cynanchum anthonyanum is native to Madagascar.

Cynanchum anthonyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum anthonyanum?

Cynanchum anthonyanum

What is the common name of Cynanchum anthonyanum?

Anthony's Cynanchum

What is the habitat of Cynanchum anthonyanum?

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,

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