Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
schistoglossum
ID:
634243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 271 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633575



Common Names

  • Cynanchum Schistoglossum
  • Schistoglossum Cynanchum
  • Cynanchum of Schistoglossum


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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum brevidens N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Cynanchum minutiflorum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum vagum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum brevidens zambesiaca N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum schistoglossum (also called schistogloss 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 schistoglossum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynanchum schistoglossum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Cynanchum schistoglossum are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum schistoglossum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cynanchum schistoglossum

Cynanchum schistoglossum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Cynanchum schistoglossum FAQ

What are the common names of Cynanchum schistoglossum?

Common names of Cynanchum schistoglossum include Schistogloss swallowwort and Schistogloss milkweed.

What type of soil does Cynanchum schistoglossum prefer?

Cynanchum schistoglossum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Cynanchum schistoglossum need?

Cynanchum schistoglossum 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