Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gerrardii
ID:
633755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Liede

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Taxon 40: 117 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633087

Common Names

  • Cynanchum gerrardii
  • Tall Milkweed
  • Climbing Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Sarcocyphula gerrardii Harv. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum gerrardii (also called Gerrard’s Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to South Africa and grows in open grasslands and rocky hillsides. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum gerrardii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cynanchum gerrardii sub. bekinolense (Choux) Liede & Meve
Cynanchum gerrardii sub. lenewtonii (Liede) Goyder
Cynanchum gerrardii sub. gerrardii

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 gerrardii 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 gerrardii

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

Cynanchum gerrardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum gerrardii?

Cynanchum gerrardii

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum gerrardii?

It is native to South Africa.

What is the size of Cynanchum gerrardii?

It is a small, herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall.

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-2751095: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.