Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rensonii
ID:
634191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 210 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633523



Common Names

  • Cynanchum rensonii
  • Rensonii Swallowwort
  • Rensonii Vincetoxicum


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Synonyms

  • Roulinia rensonii Pittier [unknown]
  • Cynanchum racemosum rensonii (Pittier) Sundell [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum rensonii (also called Renson's swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynanchum rensonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynanchum rensonii has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum rensonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cynanchum rensonii

Cynanchum rensonii is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Cynanchum rensonii FAQ

What are the common names of Cynanchum rensonii?

Common names of Cynanchum rensonii include Renson's swallowwort and Renson's milkweed.

What type of soil does Cynanchum rensonii prefer?

Cynanchum rensonii prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Cynanchum rensonii need?

Cynanchum rensonii prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74202-2: Based on the initial data import