Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mariense
ID:
633972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meve & Liede) Liede & Meve

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 351 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633304

Common Names

  • Cynanchum mariense
  • Mariense Swallowwort
  • Mariense Vincetoxicum

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Synonyms

  • Karimbolea mariensis Meve & Liede [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum mariense (also called Maries' swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum mariense 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

Cynanchum mariense has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum mariense 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 mariense

Cynanchum mariense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan.

Cynanchum mariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynanchum mariense?

Cynanchum mariense

What is the family of Cynanchum mariense?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Cynanchum mariense?

Mari Cynanchum

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2751296: Based on the initial data import
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.