Description
Cynanchum goertsianum (also called Goerts’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 goertsianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum goertsianum 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 goertsianum
Cynanchum goertsianum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.