Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
carautanum
ID:
633572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fontana & Schwein.) Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 51: 3 (1989):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632904

Common Names

  • Asparagus griffithii
  • Cynanchum callialatum
  • Cynanchum carautanum

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Synonyms

  • Telminostelma carautanum Fontella & E.A.Schwarz [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum carautanum (also called Carauta's 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 carautanum 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 carautanum is a small white 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 carautanum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cynanchum carautanum

Cynanchum carautanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Cynanchum carautanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum carautanum?

Cynanchum carautanum

What is the common name of Cynanchum carautanum?

Carauta's swallow-wort

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum carautanum?

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-2750928: Based on the initial data import
Lewis David de Schweinitz (1780-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwein.' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
Felix Fontana (1730-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontana' in the authors string.