Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
floribundum
ID:
633727

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 463 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633059

Common Names

  • Cynanchum floribundum
  • Tall Milkweed
  • Climbing Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Schizocorona floribunda (R.Br.) F.Muell. [deprecated]
  • Cynoctonum floribundum (R.Br.) Decne. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum floribundum (also called Floribund Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Canary Islands and grows in open grasslands and rocky hillsides. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum floribundum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: small, black seeds. Seedlings: small, green leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum floribundum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.

Where to Find Cynanchum floribundum

Cynanchum floribundum can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.

Cynanchum floribundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum floribundum?

Cynanchum floribundum

What is the common name of Cynanchum floribundum?

No common name

Where is Cynanchum floribundum found?

Cynanchum floribundum 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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