Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflorum
ID:
634257

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Liede

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 449 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633589



Common Names

  • Cynanchum Sessiliflorum
  • Sessiliflorum Cynanchum
  • Cynanchum of Sessiliflorum


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Synonyms

  • Pycnoneurum sessiliflorum Decne. [unknown]

Description

Cynanchum sessiliflorum (also called sessile-flowered swallowwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It grows in grasslands, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a long, slender stem with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynanchum sessiliflorum 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 sessiliflorum

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

Cynanchum sessiliflorum FAQ

What are the common names of Cynanchum sessiliflorum?

Common names of Cynanchum sessiliflorum include Sessile-flowered swallowwort and Sessile-flowered milkweed.

What type of soil does Cynanchum sessiliflorum prefer?

Cynanchum sessiliflorum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Cynanchum sessiliflorum need?

Cynanchum sessiliflorum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2751559: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.