Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cissodes
ID:
422408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 424 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421740

Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum Cissodes
  • Cissodes Vincetoxicum
  • Cissodes Periploca

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Synonyms

  • Tylophora treubiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Tylophora kenejiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Tylophora cissoides Blume [unknown]
  • Tylophora perakensis King & Gamble [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum cissodes (also called Cissodes Dog-strangling Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist habitats, such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum cissodes is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vincetoxicum cissodes is white or pinkish in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum cissodes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum cissodes

Vincetoxicum cissodes can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Vincetoxicum cissodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum cissodes?

Vincetoxicum cissodes

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum cissodes?

Cissodes Vincetoxicum

What is the natural habitat of Vincetoxicum cissodes?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas

Species in the Vincetoxicum genus

Vincetoxicum mukdenense, Vincetoxicum rotundifolium, Vincetoxicum roylei, Vincetoxicum rupestre, Vincetoxicum miquelianum, Vincetoxicum mozaffarianii, Vincetoxicum pannonicum, Vincetoxicum parviflorum, Vincetoxicum nipponicum, Vincetoxicum nigrum, Vincetoxicum leschenaultii, Vincetoxicum irrawadense, Vincetoxicum juzepczukii, Vincetoxicum matsumurae, Vincetoxicum lycioides, Vincetoxicum macrophyllum, Vincetoxicum longifolium, Vincetoxicum tenerrimum, Vincetoxicum ucrainicum, Vincetoxicum yonakuniense, Vincetoxicum purpurascens, Vincetoxicum sibiricum, Vincetoxicum spirale, Vincetoxicum speciosum, Vincetoxicum scandens, Vincetoxicum schmalhausenii, Vincetoxicum caffrum, Vincetoxicum assadii, Vincetoxicum atratum, Vincetoxicum biglandulosum, Vincetoxicum belostemma, Vincetoxicum canescens, Vincetoxicum glaucescens, Vincetoxicum globiferum, Vincetoxicum fuscatum, Vincetoxicum huteri, Vincetoxicum helferi, Vincetoxicum heterophyllum, Vincetoxicum himalaicum, Vincetoxicum hirsutum, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria, Vincetoxicum creticum, Vincetoxicum cordifolium, Vincetoxicum cissodes, Vincetoxicum chinense, Vincetoxicum erectum, Vincetoxicum dalzellii, Vincetoxicum exile, Vincetoxicum fasciculatum, Vincetoxicum flavum,

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102726-1: Based on the initial data import