Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Yamash.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 55: 3 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430553
Common Names
- Hoyo Vincetoxicum
- Hoyo Zehnderia
- Hoyo Vincetoxicum Tree
Description
Vincetoxicum hoyoense (also called Hoyo Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous perennial native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a clumping habit. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vincetoxicum hoyoense is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as a food source and for its wood and bark, which are used for making furniture and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vincetoxicum hoyoense is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round in shape and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vincetoxicum hoyoense is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Vincetoxicum hoyoense
Vincetoxicum hoyoense is native to Japan.
Vincetoxicum hoyoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum hoyoense?
Vincetoxicum hoyoense
What is the common name of Vincetoxicum hoyoense?
Hoyo Vincetoxicum
Where is Vincetoxicum hoyoense native to?
Japan
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
Tadashi Yamashiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamash.' in the authors string.