Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ansari & Hemadri) Liede & Khanum
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 480 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347026
Uses & Benefits
Cynanchum sahyadricum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynanchum sahyadricum has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum sahyadricum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is also susceptible to frost damage, so it should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm and moist.
Where to Find Cynanchum sahyadricum
Cynanchum sahyadricum is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Cynanchum sahyadricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum sahyadricum?
Cynanchum sahyadricum
What is the common name of Cynanchum sahyadricum?
Sahyadricum Cynanchum
What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum sahyadricum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Rizwana Khanum: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khanum' in the authors string.