Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
nipponicum
ID:
421612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Matsum.) Kitag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 34: 365 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420944

Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum nipponicum
  • Japanese Vincetoxicum
  • Japanese Swallowwort

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum abukumense Koidz. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum glabrum Nakai [unknown]
  • Cynanchum glabrum rotundifolium Honda [unknown]
  • Cynanchum nipponicum Matsum. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum nipponicum rotundifolium (Honda) T.Yamaz. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum glabrum viridescens Murata [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum glabrum (Nakai) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum glabrum rotundifolium (Honda) Sugim. ex Yonek. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum glabrum viridescens (Murata) Sugim. ex Yonek. [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum nipponicum (also called Japanese Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family and grows to a height of 0.3-0.5m. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands in Japan.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum nipponicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum nipponicum has white flowers with a hairy stem and leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum nipponicum is a perennial plant that is native to Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum nipponicum

Vincetoxicum nipponicum can be found in moist woods and along streams in Japan.

Vincetoxicum nipponicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum nipponicum?

Vincetoxicum nipponicum

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum nipponicum?

Japanese Vincetoxicum

What is the family of Vincetoxicum nipponicum?

Asclepiadaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2455472: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.