Status:
valid
Authors:
(Liede & Meve) Liede & Meve
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 351 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633328
Common Names
- Membranous Swallow Wort
- Cynanchum membranaceum
- Membranous Vincetoxicum
Synonyms
- Sarcostemma membranaceum Liede & Meve [unknown]
Description
Cynanchum membranaceum (also called Membranous swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynanchum membranaceum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynanchum membranaceum has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum membranaceum is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Cynanchum membranaceum
Cynanchum membranaceum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan.
Cynanchum membranaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum membranaceum?
Cynanchum membranaceum
What is the family of Cynanchum membranaceum?
Apocynaceae
What is the native range of Cynanchum membranaceum?
Southern Africa
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,