Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
somaliense
ID:
634270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 398 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633602

Common Names

  • Cynanchum somaliense
  • Somaliense Swallow-wort
  • Somali Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum dentatum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum trifurcatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizostephanus somaliensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Pentarrhinum somaliense (N.E.Br.) Liede [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum somaliense (also called Somali swallowwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Somalia. It grows in grasslands, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a long, slender stem with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum somaliense is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum somaliense is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Cynanchum somaliense are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum somaliense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Somalia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take several years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Cynanchum somaliense

Cynanchum somaliense can be found in Somalia.

Cynanchum somaliense FAQ

What are the common names of Cynanchum somaliense?

Common names of Cynanchum somaliense include Somali swallowwort and Somali milkweed.

What type of soil does Cynanchum somaliense prefer?

Cynanchum somaliense prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Cynanchum somaliense need?

Cynanchum somaliense 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,