Cynanchum folotsioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
folotsioides
ID:
633732
Status:
valid
Authors:
Liede & Meve
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 60 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633064
Common Names
- Cynanchum folotsioides
- Tall Milkweed
- Climbing Milkweed
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Cynanchum folotsioides (also called Folotsioides 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 folotsioides 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum folotsioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Cynanchum folotsioides
Cynanchum folotsioides can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.
Cynanchum folotsioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum folotsioides?
Cynanchum folotsioides
What is the common name of Cynanchum folotsioides?
No common name
Where is Cynanchum folotsioides found?
Cynanchum folotsioides 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-2751073: Based on the initial data import
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.