Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
speciosum
ID:
421701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Spruner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 39 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421033



Common Names

  • Showy Swallowwort
  • Vincetoxicum Speciosum
  • European Swallowwort


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Synonyms

  • Vincetoxicum triste Griseb. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum thirkeanum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cynanchum speciosum (Boiss. & Spruner) Nyman [unknown]
  • Cynanchum triste Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum speciosum (also called Showy Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family and grows to a height of 0.3-0.5m. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands in China.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum speciosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum speciosum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum speciosum is a perennial vine that is propagated by cuttings or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum speciosum

Vincetoxicum speciosum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Vincetoxicum speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum speciosum?

Vincetoxicum speciosum

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum speciosum?

Showy Swallowwort

What type of plant is Vincetoxicum speciosum?

Vincetoxicum speciosum is a herbaceous perennial plant.

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-2455665: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.