Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stauntonii
ID:
634276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Schltr. ex H.Lév.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Mem. Real Acad. Ci. Barcelona 12: 4. 1916 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633608

Common Names

  • Cynanchum stauntonii
  • Staunton's Swallow-wort
  • Staunton Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Pentasacme brachyantha Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum stauntonii (also called Staunton's swallowwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. 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 stauntonii 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 stauntonii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Cynanchum stauntonii are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum stauntonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. 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 stauntonii

Cynanchum stauntonii can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.

Cynanchum stauntonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum stauntonii?

Cynanchum stauntonii

What is the common name of Cynanchum stauntonii?

Staunton's Swallow-wort

What is the habitat of Cynanchum stauntonii?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woods

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-2751577: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.