Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosum
ID:
634384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desc.) Liede & Meve

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 351 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633716

Common Names

  • Cynanchum verrucosum
  • Verrucosum Swallow-wort
  • Verrucosum Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Karimbolea verrucosa Desc. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum verrucosum 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 verrucosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cynanchum verrucosum

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

Cynanchum verrucosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum verrucosum?

Cynanchum verrucosum

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum verrucosum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

What are the common uses of Cynanchum verrucosum?

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-2751676: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.