Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
eurychiton
ID:
633704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 253 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633036

Common Names

  • Cynanchum eurychiton
  • Tall Milkweed
  • Climbing Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Vincetoxicum eurychiton (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cynoctonum eurychiton Decne. [unknown]
  • Exostegia laevigata Bojer ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum virescens K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum eurychiton (also called Eurychiton 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 eurychiton 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 eurychiton 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 eurychiton 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 eurychiton

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

Cynanchum eurychiton FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum eurychiton?

Cynanchum eurychiton

What is the common name of Cynanchum eurychiton?

No common name

Where is Cynanchum eurychiton found?

Cynanchum eurychiton 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-2751048: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.