Cynanchum crassiantherae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassiantherae
ID:
633626
Status:
valid
Authors:
Liede
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 83: 307 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632958
Common Names
- Crassiantherae Cynanchum
- Cynanchum Crassiantherae
- Cynanchum crassiantherae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynanchum crassiantherae (also called Crassianthera 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 crassiantherae 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 crassiantherae 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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Cynanchum crassiantherae 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 crassiantherae
Cynanchum crassiantherae is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Cynanchum crassiantherae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum crassiantherae?
Cynanchum crassiantherae
What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum crassiantherae?
It is native to China.
What is the size of Cynanchum crassiantherae?
It is a small, herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall.
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-2750978: Based on the initial data import
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.