Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brevicoronatum
ID:
633548

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert & P.T.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 5 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632880

Common Names

  • Asparagus graniticus
  • Cynanchum brasiliense
  • Cynanchum brevicoronatum

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Description

Cynanchum brevicoronatum (also called Short-crowned swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. 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 brevicoronatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum brevicoronatum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum brevicoronatum is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in a moist but well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cynanchum brevicoronatum

Cynanchum brevicoronatum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Cynanchum brevicoronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum brevicoronatum?

Cynanchum brevicoronatum

What is the common name of Cynanchum brevicoronatum?

Short-crowned swallow-wort

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum brevicoronatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2750906: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.