Status:
valid
Authors:
Jum. & H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 152: 1016 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633329
Common Names
- Menarandra Swallow Wort
- Cynanchum menarandrense
- Menarandra Vincetoxicum
Synonyms
- Cynanchum antandroy Desc. [unknown]
Description
Cynanchum menarandrense (also called Menarandra swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynanchum menarandrense 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 menarandrense has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum menarandrense 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 menarandrense
Cynanchum menarandrense is native to Madagascar and can be found in the regions of Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, and Toamasina.
Cynanchum menarandrense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum menarandrense?
Cynanchum menarandrense
What is the family of Cynanchum menarandrense?
Apocynaceae
What is the native range of Cynanchum menarandrense?
Madagascar
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,