Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sarasinorum
ID:
1412882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Warb.) Meve & Liede

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 369(3): 160. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425347

Common Names

  • Sarasinorum Swallowwort
  • Sarasinorum Vincetoxicum
  • Vincetoxicum sarasinorum

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Description

Vincetoxicum sarasinorum (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 sarasinorum 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

Vincetoxicum sarasinorum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum sarasinorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum sarasinorum

Vincetoxicum sarasinorum can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.

Vincetoxicum sarasinorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum sarasinorum?

Vincetoxicum sarasinorum

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum sarasinorum?

Sarasin's swallow-wort

What is the natural habitat of Vincetoxicum sarasinorum?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodland

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 Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' 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.