Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
wilfordii
ID:
634415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 109 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633747

Common Names

  • Cynanchum wilfordii
  • Wilfordii Swallow-wort
  • Wilfordii Swallow-wort

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Description

Cynanchum wilfordii (also called 'Wilford's Milkweed', 'Wilford's Swallow-wort' and 'Wilford's Vines', 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 wilfordii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum wilfordii 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 wilfordii 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 wilfordii

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

Cynanchum wilfordii FAQ

What are the common names of Cynanchum wilfordii?

Common names of Cynanchum wilfordii include Wilford's milkweed and Wilford's swallow-wort.

What is the native range of Cynanchum wilfordii?

Cynanchum wilfordii is native to tropical and subtropical Asia.

What is the growth habit of Cynanchum wilfordii?

Cynanchum wilfordii is an evergreen perennial with a sprawling habit.

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:96697-1: Based on the initial data import