Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
unguiculatum
ID:
634364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav. ex Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(9): 499. 1898 [10 Sep 1898]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633696

Common Names

  • Cynanchum unguiculatum
  • Unguiculatum Swallow-wort
  • Unguiculatum Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Vincetoxicum unguiculatum Britton [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum unguiculatum (also called clawed 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 unguiculatum is used as an ornamental plant and to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum unguiculatum is a white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum unguiculatum 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 unguiculatum

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

Cynanchum unguiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum unguiculatum?

Cynanchum unguiculatum

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum unguiculatum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

What are the common uses of Cynanchum unguiculatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2751658: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.