Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
421680

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Morren & Decne.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 3: 17 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421012

Common Names

  • Purple Vincetoxicum
  • Purple-Flowered Vincetoxicum
  • Purple-Flowered Woodbine

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Synonyms

  • Vincetoxicum verreyi Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Asclepias purpurascens Georgi [illegitimate]
  • Cynanchum purpurascens (C.Morren & Decne.) Matsum. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum vernyi (Franch. & Sav.) Matsum. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum purpurascens albiflorum Franch. & Sav. [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum purpurascens (also called Purple Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woods, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments. It can also be used as a food plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum purpurascens is a perennial vine that is propagated by cuttings or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum purpurascens

Vincetoxicum purpurascens can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Vincetoxicum purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum purpurascens?

Vincetoxicum purpurascens

What is the natural habitat of Vincetoxicum purpurascens?

Vincetoxicum purpurascens is native to Turkey.

What is the flowering period of Vincetoxicum purpurascens?

Vincetoxicum purpurascens typically flowers from May to August.

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Charles François Antoine Morren (1807-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Morren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102947-1: Based on the initial data import