Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
racemosum
ID:
634174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. : 81 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633506

Common Names

  • Cynanchum racemosum
  • Racemosum Swallowwort
  • Racemosum Vincetoxicum

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Synonyms

  • Roulinia jacquinii Decne. [unknown]
  • Asclepias racemosa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Enslenia racemosa (Jacq.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus racemosus (Jacq.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Rouliniella columbiana Vail [unknown]
  • Rouliniella racemosa (Jacq.) Vail [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum racemosum (also called racemose swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum racemosum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cynanchum racemosum var. guatemalense (Dugand) Sundell
Cynanchum racemosum var. unifarium (Scheele) Sundell
Cynanchum racemosum var. havanense Sundell
Cynanchum racemosum var. racemosum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynanchum racemosum has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum racemosum 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 and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cynanchum racemosum

Cynanchum racemosum can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.

Cynanchum racemosum FAQ

What are the common names of Cynanchum racemosum?

Common names of Cynanchum racemosum include White-veined swallowwort and White-veined milkweed.

What type of soil does Cynanchum racemosum prefer?

Cynanchum racemosum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Cynanchum racemosum need?

Cynanchum racemosum prefers bright, indirect light.

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,