Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
roylei
ID:
421587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 425 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420919

Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum roylei
  • Royle's Vincetoxicum
  • Royle's Swallowwort

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum roylei Wight [unknown]
  • Cynanchum tomentosum Royle ex Wight [illegitimate]
  • Diploglossum roylei (Wight) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Endotropis roylei (Wight) Decne. [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum roylei (also called Royle's Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. 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 China.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum roylei has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum roylei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum roylei

Vincetoxicum roylei can be found in areas of East Asia.

Vincetoxicum roylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum roylei?

Vincetoxicum roylei

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum roylei?

Royle's Vincetoxicum

What is the family of Vincetoxicum roylei?

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102963-1: Based on the initial data import