Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall.) Kuntze
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 424 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421721
Common Names
- Vincetoxicum Hirsutum
- Hairy Vincetoxicum
- Hirsute Vincetoxicum
Synonyms
- Tylophora hirsuta (Wall.) Wight [unknown]
- Tylophora pilosissima Bakh.f. [unknown]
- Vincetoxicum hispidum (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Diplolepis apiculata Lindl. [unknown]
- Diplolepis ovata Lindl. [unknown]
- Gymnema hirsutum Wall. [unknown]
- Tylophora hispida Decne. [unknown]
- Tylophora jacquemontii Decne. [unknown]
- Tylophora mollissima Wall. [unknown]
- Tylophora ovata (Lindl.) Hook. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Tylophora atrofolliculata F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
- Tylophora panzhutenga Z.Y.Zhu [unknown]
- Tylophora hispida brownii Hayata [unknown]
- Tylophora ovata ovata [unknown]
- Tylophora ovata balansae (Costantin) Tsiang [valid]
- Tylophora hispida balansae Costantin [unknown]
- Tylophora ovata lanyuensis (Liu & Lu) S.S.Ying [unknown]
Description
Vincetoxicum hirsutum (also called Hairy 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 hirsutum 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 hirsutum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vincetoxicum hirsutum 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 hirsutum
Vincetoxicum hirsutum can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Vincetoxicum hirsutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum hirsutum?
Vincetoxicum hirsutum
What type of plant is Vincetoxicum hirsutum?
Vincetoxicum hirsutum is a flowering plant.
Where is Vincetoxicum hirsutum found?
Vincetoxicum hirsutum is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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,