Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 392 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633723
Common Names
- Cynanchum viminale
- Viminale Swallow-wort
- Viminale Swallow-wort
Synonyms
- Monostemma aphyllum (Schult.) Turcz. [unknown]
- Sarcostemma viminale (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
- Asclepias aphylla Thunb. [illegitimate]
- Cynanchum aphyllum L. [unknown]
- Cynanchum aphyllum (Schult.) Schltr. [illegitimate]
- Cynanchum viminale Blanco [unknown]
- Euphorbia pendula (Haw.) Sweet [unknown]
- Euphorbia viminalis L. [unknown]
- Sarcostemma aphyllum Schult. [unknown]
- Sarcostemma viminale viminale [unknown]
Description
Cynanchum viminale (also called 'Climbing Milkweed', 'Vine Milkweed' and 'Vine Swallow-wort', among many other common names) is a twining, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to North America and is found in woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas. It has thin, wiry stems with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cynanchum viminale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cynanchum viminale sub. stipitaceum (Forssk.) Meve & Liede
Cynanchum viminale sub. mulanjense (Liede & Meve) Goyder
Cynanchum viminale sub. odontolepis (Balf.f.) Goyder
Cynanchum viminale sub. suberosum (Meve & Liede) Goyder
Cynanchum viminale sub. crassicaule Liede & Meve
Cynanchum viminale sub. australe (R.Br.) Meve & Liede
Cynanchum viminale sub. brunonianum (Wight & Arn.) Meve & Liede
Cynanchum viminale sub. orangeanum (Liede & Meve) Liede & Meve
Cynanchum viminale sub. stocksii (Hook.f.) Meve & Liede
Cynanchum viminale sub. thunbergii (G.Don) Liede & Meve
Cynanchum viminale sub. welwitschii (Hiern) Liede & Meve
Cynanchum viminale sub. viminale
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynanchum viminale 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynanchum viminale 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 viminale
Cynanchum viminale can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.
Cynanchum viminale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynanchum viminale?
Cynanchum viminale
What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum viminale?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
What are the common uses of Cynanchum viminale?
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,