Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51: cxliv (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632869
Common Names
- Cynanchum bonariense
- Cynanchum bosseri
- Cynanchum boudieri
Synonyms
- Tylophora cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
- Cynanchum amphiboleum C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Cynanchum auriculatum amamianum (Hatus.) T.Yamaz. [unknown]
- Cynanchum macrorhizon Carrière [unknown]
- Cynanchum taiwanianum T.Yamaz. [unknown]
- Cynanchum wilfordii amamianum Hatus. [unknown]
- Cynanchum boudieri boudieri [unknown]
Description
Cynanchum boudieri (also called Boudier's swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a woody stem. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynanchum boudieri is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal agent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynanchum boudieri is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum boudieri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Cynanchum boudieri
Cynanchum boudieri is native to Madagascar.
Cynanchum boudieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum boudieri?
Cynanchum boudieri
What is the common name of Cynanchum boudieri?
Boudier's swallow-wort
What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum boudieri?
It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
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,