Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cannabinum
ID:
245052

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 213 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244384



Common Names

  • Apocynum cannabinum
  • Cannabinum
  • Cannabinum Apocynum


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Synonyms

  • Apocynum album Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum angustifolium Wooton [illegitimate]
  • Apocynum arenarium Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum bebbianum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum bolanderi Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum breweri Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum canadense Shecut [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum angustifolium (Bég. & Belosersky) N.H.Holmgren [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum cordigerum (Greene) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Apocynum carolinii Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Apocynum cervinum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum cinereum Nieuwl. [illegitimate]
  • Apocynum cordigerum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum cuspidatum Greene ex Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum densiflorum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum dictyotum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum dimidiatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Apocynum estellinum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum farwellii Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum greeneanum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium Aiton [unknown]
  • Apocynum isophyllum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum ithacense Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum laurinum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum littorale Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum longifolium Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum macounii Greene ex Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum missouriense Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum myrianthum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum nemorale G.S.Mill. [unknown]
  • Apocynum neogeum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum nevadense Goodd. [unknown]
  • Apocynum oblongum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum oliganthum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum palustre Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum piscatorium Douglas ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Apocynum platyphyllum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum procerum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum pubescens R.Br. [unknown]
  • Apocynum purpureum Tausch [unknown]
  • Apocynum salignum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum sibiricum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Apocynum subuligerum Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum suksdorfii Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum thermale Greene [unknown]
  • Apocynum tomentulosum Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Apocynum venetum A.DC. [illegitimate]
  • Apocynum cannabinum arenarium (F.C.Gates) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum bolandri Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum estellinum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum floribundum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum glaberrimum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum greeneanum Woodson [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum hypericifolium (Aiton) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum incanum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum isophyllum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum lanceolatum Durand & Hilg. [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum nemorale Fernald [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum oliganthum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum palustre Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum puberulum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum pubescens (R.Br.) Voss [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum pubescens (R.Br.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum suksdorfii Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum farwellii anomalum Farw. [unknown]
  • Apocynum farwellii glaucum Farw. [unknown]
  • Apocynum farwellii ternarium Farw. [unknown]
  • Apocynum farwellii verticillare Farw. [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium angustifolium Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium arenarium F.C.Gates [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium cordigerum (Greene) Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium farwellii Woodson [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium intermedium Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium myrianthum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium nevadense Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium oblongum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium salignum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum sibiricum arenarium Fernald [unknown]
  • Apocynum sibiricum cordigerum (Greene) Fernald [unknown]
  • Apocynum sibiricum farwellii (Greene) Woodson [unknown]
  • Apocynum sibiricum salignum Fernald [unknown]
  • Apocynum suksdorfii angustifolium (Bég. & Belosersky) Woodson [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum pennsilvanicum Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum album Bég. & Belosersky [unknown]
  • Cynopaema cannabinum Lunell [unknown]
  • Cynopaema hypericifolium Lunell [unknown]
  • Forsteronia pavonii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum album (Greene) F.C.Gates [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum cannabinum [unknown]
  • Apocynum cannabinum typicum Bég. & Belosersky [deprecated]
  • Apocynum hypericifolium typicum Bég. & Belosersky [deprecated]

Description

Apocynum cannabinum (also called Indian Hemp, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It has a single stem and a single flower. It is found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woodlands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Apocynum cannabinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Apocynum cannabinum are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apocynum cannabinum is a fast-growing perennial that is best propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once the cuttings have taken root, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The perennial should be fertilized regularly and kept in partial shade.

Where to Find Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum can be found in North America and parts of Europe.

Apocynum cannabinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apocynum cannabinum?

Apocynum cannabinum

What is the common name of Apocynum cannabinum?

Hemp Dogbane

What type of soil is best for Apocynum cannabinum?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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,