Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tylophoroides
ID:
1412956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Costantin) Meve & Liede

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425421

Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum tylophoroides
  • Tylophoroides Swallowwort
  • Tylophoroides Milkweed

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Description

Vincetoxicum tylophoroides (also called Vincetoxicum tylophoroides, 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 tylophoroides 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 tylophoroides 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 tylophoroides 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 tylophoroides

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

Vincetoxicum tylophoroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum tylophoroides?

Vincetoxicum tylophoroides

What type of soil does Vincetoxicum tylophoroides need?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Vincetoxicum tylophoroides?

Vincetoxicum tylophoroides 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

Julien Noël Costantin (1857-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Costantin' 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.