Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cubense
ID:
633637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 213 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632969

Common Names

  • Cynanchum cubense
  • Cuban Cynanchum
  • Cuban-leaved Cynanchum

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Synonyms

  • Roulinia ekmanii Malme [unknown]
  • Telminostelma ekmanii (Malme) Fontella & E.A.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Cynanchum ekmanii (Malme) Sundell [unknown]
  • Gonolobus cubensis A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum caudiculatum Rapini [unknown]
  • Metalepis cubensis (A.Rich.) Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum cubense (also called Cuban Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It is a twining vine with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, wooded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum cubense 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 cubense 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 cubense 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 cubense

Cynanchum cubense is native to Cuba and can be found in the provinces of Camagüey, Guantánamo, and Holguín.

Cynanchum cubense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum cubense?

Cynanchum cubense

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum cubense?

It is native to Cuba.

What is the size of Cynanchum cubense?

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74097-2: Based on the initial data import