Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
morilloi
ID:
634026

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.T.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ. 14(1): 57 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633358

Common Names

  • Morillo's Swallow Wort
  • Cynanchum morilloi
  • Morillo's Vincetoxicum

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum angustifolium (Decne.) Morillo [unknown]
  • Ditassa angustifolia Decne. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum morilloi (also called Morillo's swallowwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are opposite, sessile, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands, forests, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum morilloi 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 morilloi has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum morilloi 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 morilloi

Cynanchum morilloi is native to South America, including parts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Cynanchum morilloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum morilloi?

Cynanchum morilloi

What is the family of Cynanchum morilloi?

Apocynaceae

What is the native range of Cynanchum morilloi?

Venezuela

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2751345: Based on the initial data import
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.