Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
nigrum
ID:
421615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moench

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Meth. : 313 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420947



Common Names

  • Nigrum Vincetoxicum
  • Vincetoxicum
  • Common Vincetoxicum


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Synonyms

  • Alexitoxicon melanthum (Jord. & Fourr.) St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum nigricans Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Asclepias alexitoxica St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Asclepias fuscata Willd. [unknown]
  • Asclepias media Steud. [unknown]
  • Asclepias nigra L. [unknown]
  • Asclepias ovata Steud. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum atrum (Jord. & Fourr.) Breistr. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum barbatum L.f. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum fuscum (Lour.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum louiseae Kartesz & Gandhi [unknown]
  • Cynanchum medium R.Br. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum nigrum (L.) Pers. [illegitimate]
  • Vincetoxicum atrum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum nigrum (also called Black Swallow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woods, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum nigrum has white flowers with a hairy stem and leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum nigrum is a perennial plant that is native to Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum nigrum

Vincetoxicum nigrum can be found in moist woods and along streams in the eastern United States.

Vincetoxicum nigrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum nigrum?

Vincetoxicum nigrum

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum nigrum?

Black Vincetoxicum

What is the family of Vincetoxicum nigrum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2455478: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.