Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bullock) Meve & Liede
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 369(3): 155. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425362
Common Names
- Lugardiae Swallowwort
- Lugardiae Vincetoxicum
- Vincetoxicum lugardiae
Description
Vincetoxicum lugardiae (also called Dog-strangling Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Europe and western Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is often found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vincetoxicum lugardiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vincetoxicum lugardiae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with a single stem and small, heart-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vincetoxicum lugardiae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. 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 lugardiae
Vincetoxicum lugardiae is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Vincetoxicum lugardiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum lugardiae?
Vincetoxicum lugardiae
What is the common name of Vincetoxicum lugardiae?
Lugard's Swallowwort
What is the natural habitat of Vincetoxicum lugardiae?
Vincetoxicum lugardiae is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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,