Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bowmanii
ID:
633539

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 59: 168 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632871

Common Names

  • Cynanchum boudieri
  • Cynanchum boveanum
  • Cynanchum bowmanii

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Synonyms

  • Vincetoxicum ovatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum ovatum (Benth.) Domin [illegitimate]

Description

Cynanchum bowmanii (also called Bowman's swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a woody stem. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum bowmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum bowmanii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum bowmanii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.

Where to Find Cynanchum bowmanii

Cynanchum bowmanii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Cynanchum bowmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum bowmanii?

Cynanchum bowmanii

What is the common name of Cynanchum bowmanii?

Bowman's swallow-wort

What is the natural habitat of Cynanchum bowmanii?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Species in the Cynanchum genus

Cynanchum absconditum, Cynanchum abyssinicum, Cynanchum acidum, Cynanchum aculeatum, Cynanchum acuminatum, Cynanchum acutifolium, Cynanchum acutum, Cynanchum adalinae, Cynanchum africanum, Cynanchum alatum, Cynanchum altiscandens, Cynanchum ambovombense, Cynanchum ampanihense, Cynanchum analamazaotrense, Cynanchum anderssonii, Cynanchum andringitrense, Cynanchum angavokeliense, Cynanchum ansamalense, Cynanchum anthonyanum, Cynanchum antsiranense, Cynanchum appendiculatopsis, Cynanchum appendiculatum, Cynanchum arenarium, Cynanchum auriculatum, Cynanchum balense, Cynanchum baronii, Cynanchum batangense, Cynanchum beatricis, Cynanchum bernardii, Cynanchum bicampanulatum, Cynanchum bifidum, Cynanchum bisinuatum, Cynanchum blandum, Cynanchum blyttioides, Cynanchum bonariense, Cynanchum bosseri, Cynanchum boudieri, Cynanchum boveanum, Cynanchum bowmanii, Cynanchum brasiliense, Cynanchum brevicoronatum, Cynanchum bricenoi, Cynanchum bulligerum, Cynanchum bungei, Cynanchum callialatum, Cynanchum carautanum, Cynanchum caudigerum, Cynanchum celebicum, Cynanchum chanchanense, Cynanchum chinense,

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,

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