Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vanlessenii
ID:
744347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lavranos) Goyder

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 471 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743680

Common Names

  • Cynanchum vanlessenii
  • Vanlessenii Swallow-wort
  • Vanlessenii Climbing Milkweed

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Description

Cynanchum vanlessenii (also called Vanlessen's cynanchum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the milkweed family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is an herbaceous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum vanlessenii is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynanchum vanlessenii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum vanlessenii is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Cynanchum vanlessenii

Cynanchum vanlessenii is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukuoka, and Gifu.

Cynanchum vanlessenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum vanlessenii?

Cynanchum vanlessenii

What is the common name of Cynanchum vanlessenii?

Vanlessenii Cynanchum

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum vanlessenii?

Grassy slopes in the Himalayas

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-2895928: Based on the initial data import
John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.