Cynanchum erythranthum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythranthum
ID:
633700
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jum. & H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 2, 6: 190 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633032
Common Names
- Cynanchum erythranthum
- Red-flowered Swallow-wort
- Mexican Swallow-wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynanchum erythranthum (also called red-flowered swallowwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are opposite, sessile, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands, forests, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cynanchum erythranthum 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
Cynanchum erythranthum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum erythranthum 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 erythranthum
Cynanchum erythranthum is native to Madagascar, and can be found in dry, open forests.
Cynanchum erythranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum erythranthum?
Cynanchum erythranthum
What is the common name of Cynanchum erythranthum?
No common name
Where is Cynanchum erythranthum found?
Cynanchum erythranthum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2751044: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.