Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pamirense
ID:
634106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang & H.D.Zhang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 110 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633438

Common Names

  • Pamir Swallow Wort
  • Cynanchum pamirense
  • Pamir Vincetoxicum

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum stellatum Pobed. [illegitimate]
  • Cynanchum stelligerum P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Cynanchum stellatum lanceolatolobatum Rassulova & B.A.Sharipova [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum pamirense (also called Pamir Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum pamirense 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

The flower of Cynanchum pamirense is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum pamirense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost. Deadheading spent flowers will help promote more blooms.

Where to Find Cynanchum pamirense

Cynanchum pamirense is native to the Pamir Mountains in Central Asia.

Cynanchum pamirense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum pamirense?

Cynanchum pamirense

What is the family of Cynanchum pamirense?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Cynanchum pamirense?

Pamir Cynanchum

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-2751418: Based on the initial data import
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
Hai Dao Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.D.Zhang' in the authors string.