Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
liukiuense
ID:
633929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 305 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633261

Common Names

  • Cynanchum liukiuense
  • Liu-Kiu Swallow-wort
  • Mexican Swallow-wort

Searching for Cynanchum liukiuense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum liukiuense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum liukiuense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

Searching for Cynanchum liukiuense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum liukiuense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cynanchum liukiuense

Cynanchum liukiuense is native to Japan and can be found in the islands of Okinawa and Shikoku.

Cynanchum liukiuense FAQ

What is the common name of Cynanchum liukiuense?

Liukiu Cynanchum

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum liukiuense?

It is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

What is the size of Cynanchum liukiuense?

It grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–7 ft).

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