Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pictum
ID:
1412912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tsiang) Meve & Liede

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 369(3): 158. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425377

Common Names

  • Pictum Swallowwort
  • Pictum Vincetoxicum
  • Vincetoxicum pictum

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Description

Vincetoxicum pictum (also called Painted Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to China, India, Nepal, and Vietnam. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and ovate leaves. It is found in grasslands, forests, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum pictum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is used in traditional cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum pictum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum pictum 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 pictum

Vincetoxicum pictum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in grasslands and meadows.

Vincetoxicum pictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum pictum?

Vincetoxicum pictum

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum pictum?

Pictured Swallowwort

What is the natural habitat of Vincetoxicum pictum?

Vincetoxicum pictum 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,

References

Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.