Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
guehoi
ID:
633791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mascar. 122: 22 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633123

Common Names

  • Cynanchum guehoi
  • Tall Milkweed
  • Climbing Milkweed

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum guehoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally, as its leaves are believed to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum guehoi is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum guehoi 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 guehoi

Cynanchum guehoi 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.

Cynanchum guehoi FAQ

What is the growth rate of Cynanchum guehoi?

Cynanchum guehoi is a slow-growing plant.

What soil type is best for Cynanchum guehoi?

Cynanchum guehoi prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Cynanchum guehoi need?

Cynanchum guehoi prefers partial shade.

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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