Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 103 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633766
Common Names
- Cyne baetorta
- Baetorta Cyne
- Baetorta Cyne
Description
Cyne baetorta (also called 'Baetorta Milkweed', 'Baetorta Swallow-wort' and 'Baetorta Vines', among many other common names) is a twining, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to North America and is found in woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas. It has thin, wiry stems with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyne baetorta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyne baetorta is a white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyne baetorta is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Cyne baetorta
Cyne baetorta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Cyne baetorta FAQ
What are the common names of Cyne baetorta?
Common names of Cyne baetorta include Baetorta's milkweed and Baetorta's swallow-wort.
What is the native range of Cyne baetorta?
Cyne baetorta is native to tropical and subtropical Africa.
What is the growth habit of Cyne baetorta?
Cyne baetorta is an evergreen perennial with a sprawling habit.
Species in the Cyne genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,