Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
compactum
ID:
633612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choux

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 2: 310 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632944

Common Names

  • Compactum Cynanchum
  • Cynanchum Compactum
  • Cynanchum compactum

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum compactum imerinense Desc. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum compactum (also called Compact swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. 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 compactum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum compactum 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 compactum 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 compactum

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

Cynanchum compactum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Cynanchum compactum?

Cynanchum compactum is a slow-growing plant.

What soil type is best for Cynanchum compactum?

Cynanchum compactum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Cynanchum compactum need?

Cynanchum compactum prefers partial shade.

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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