Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lycioides
ID:
421638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 424 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420970



Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum sibiricum
  • Vincetoxicum spirale
  • Fimbristylis gracilenta


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Synonyms

  • Cynoctonum lycioides E.Mey. [deprecated]
  • Tylophora lycioides (E.Mey.) Decne. [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum lycioides (also called Wolf's Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woods, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum lycioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vincetoxicum lycioides is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round, and dark brown. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum lycioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum lycioides

Vincetoxicum lycioides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in moist habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Vincetoxicum lycioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum lycioides?

Vincetoxicum lycioides

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum lycioides?

Vincetoxicum

What is the family of Vincetoxicum lycioides?

Asclepiadaceae

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102857-1: Based on the initial data import