Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Boerl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 436 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633686
Common Names
- Cynanchum tuberculatum
- Tuberculatum Swallow-wort
- Tuberculatum Swallow-wort
Synonyms
- Vincetoxicum tuberculatum (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
- Cynoctonum tuberculatum (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
- Holostemma tuberculatum Blume [unknown]
Description
Cynanchum tuberculatum (also called tubercled 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 tuberculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynanchum tuberculatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum tuberculatum 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 tuberculatum
Cynanchum tuberculatum can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.
Cynanchum tuberculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum tuberculatum?
Cynanchum tuberculatum
What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum tuberculatum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
What are the common uses of Cynanchum tuberculatum?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source
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,