Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hickenii
ID:
633817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 25A(7): 5 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633149

Common Names

  • Cynanchum hickenii
  • Tall Milkweed
  • Climbing Milkweed

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Description

Cynanchum hickenii (also called Hicken's swallowwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist grasslands, forests, and meadows, and has long, thin, light green leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum hickenii 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

Cynanchum hickenii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum hickenii 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 hickenii

Cynanchum hickenii 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 hickenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum hickenii?

Cynanchum hickenii

What is the common name of Cynanchum hickenii?

Hicken's Swallow-wort

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum hickenii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,