Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tridactylatum
ID:
1412953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Goyder) Meve & Liede

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 369(3): 166. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425418

Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum tridactylatum
  • Three-Fingered Swallowwort
  • Three-Fingered Milkweed

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Description

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum (also called Vincetoxicum tridactylatum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vincetoxicum tridactylatum are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum is a perennial plant which is native to China. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C for best results.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum tridactylatum

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum is native to India and Nepal. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum tridactylatum?

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum

What type of soil does Vincetoxicum tridactylatum need?

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the ideal temperature for Vincetoxicum tridactylatum?

Vincetoxicum tridactylatum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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

David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' 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.