Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
descoingsii
ID:
633667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 85: 37 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632999

Common Names

  • Cynanchum descoingsii
  • Descoingsii Vincetoxicum
  • Descoings' Swallowwort

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Description

Cynanchum descoingsii (also called Descoings' Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum descoingsii 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

Cynanchum descoingsii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are bright green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum descoingsii 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 descoingsii

Cynanchum descoingsii is native to Madagascar, and can be found in dry, open forests.

Cynanchum descoingsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum descoingsii?

Cynanchum descoingsii

What is the common name of Cynanchum descoingsii?

No common name

Where is Cynanchum descoingsii found?

Cynanchum descoingsii is found in the Canary Islands

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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