Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lopezpalaciosii
ID:
633939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 16: 61 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633271

Common Names

  • Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii
  • Lopezpalacios' Swallowwort
  • Lopezpalaciosii Vincetoxicum

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Description

Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii (also called Lopez-Palacios' swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii

Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii?

Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii

What is the common name of Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii?

Lopez-Palacios' Swallow-wort

What is the habitat of Cynanchum lopezpalaciosii?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woods

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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