Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
indicum
ID:
1412107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Mabb.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Mabberley's Pl.-Book 1102. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424572

Common Names

  • Indicum Vincetoxicum
  • Indicum Orchid
  • Indicum Star Orchid

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Description

Vincetoxicum indicum (also called Indian Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical forests of India. It has a single, leafless stem with small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum indicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vincetoxicum indicum var. indicum
Vincetoxicum indicum var. intermedium (M.A.Rahman & Wilcock) Meve & Liede
Vincetoxicum indicum var. glabrum (Decne.) A.Kidyoo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum indicum has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum indicum is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a warm, moist environment until they root.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum indicum

Vincetoxicum indicum can be found in India.

Vincetoxicum indicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum indicum?

Vincetoxicum indicum

What is the family of Vincetoxicum indicum?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum indicum?

Indian Vincetoxicum

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

Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.