Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
augustinianum
ID:
1416390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Meve & Liede

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 369(3): 133. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428855





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Description

Vincetoxicum augustinianum (also called Augustinian Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single, erect stem, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a yellow-green calyx and a yellow-green banner. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in open areas, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum augustinianum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vincetoxicum augustinianum are white, star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum augustinianum is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or fall.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum augustinianum

Vincetoxicum augustinianum can be found in the Balkan region of Europe.

Vincetoxicum augustinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum augustinianum?

Vincetoxicum augustinianum

What is the family of Vincetoxicum augustinianum?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum augustinianum?

Augustinian Vincetoxicum

Species in the Vincetoxicum genus

Vincetoxicum mukdenense, Vincetoxicum rotundifolium, Vincetoxicum roylei, Vincetoxicum rupestre, Vincetoxicum miquelianum, Vincetoxicum mozaffarianii, Vincetoxicum pannonicum, Vincetoxicum parviflorum, Vincetoxicum nipponicum, Vincetoxicum nigrum, Vincetoxicum leschenaultii, Vincetoxicum irrawadense, Vincetoxicum juzepczukii, Vincetoxicum matsumurae, Vincetoxicum lycioides, Vincetoxicum macrophyllum, Vincetoxicum longifolium, Vincetoxicum tenerrimum, Vincetoxicum ucrainicum, Vincetoxicum yonakuniense, Vincetoxicum purpurascens, Vincetoxicum sibiricum, Vincetoxicum spirale, Vincetoxicum speciosum, Vincetoxicum scandens, Vincetoxicum schmalhausenii, Vincetoxicum caffrum, Vincetoxicum assadii, Vincetoxicum atratum, Vincetoxicum biglandulosum, Vincetoxicum belostemma, Vincetoxicum canescens, Vincetoxicum glaucescens, Vincetoxicum globiferum, Vincetoxicum fuscatum, Vincetoxicum huteri, Vincetoxicum helferi, Vincetoxicum heterophyllum, Vincetoxicum himalaicum, Vincetoxicum hirsutum, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria, Vincetoxicum creticum, Vincetoxicum cordifolium, Vincetoxicum cissodes, Vincetoxicum chinense, Vincetoxicum erectum, Vincetoxicum dalzellii, Vincetoxicum exile, Vincetoxicum fasciculatum, Vincetoxicum flavum,

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
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.