Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
discolor
ID:
422427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 13: 409 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421759

Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum Discolor
  • Two-colored Vincetoxicum
  • Discolorous Vincetoxicum

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Description

Vincetoxicum discolor (also called Vincetoxicum nigrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a long, slender stem with small, black flowers and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum discolor 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 discolor 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 discolor is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum discolor

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

Vincetoxicum discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum discolor?

Vincetoxicum discolor

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum discolor?

Purple swallowwort

What is the family of Vincetoxicum discolor?

Apocynaceae

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,