Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
spirale
ID:
421696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) D.Z.Li

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 11: 48 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421028



Common Names

  • Spiral Swallowwort
  • Vincetoxicum Spirale
  • Vincetoxicum Helioscopia


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Synonyms

  • Asclepias spiraliflora Stokes [unknown]
  • Asclepias spiralis Forssk. [unknown]
  • Blyttia spiralis (Forssk.) D.V.Field & J.R.I.Wood [unknown]
  • Pentatropis spiralis (Forssk.) Decne. [unknown]

Description

Vincetoxicum spirale (also called Spiral 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 spirale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments. It can also be used as a food plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum spirale 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 spirale 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 spirale

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

Vincetoxicum spirale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vincetoxicum spirale?

Vincetoxicum spirale

What is the common name of Vincetoxicum spirale?

Toad-flax

What type of plant is Vincetoxicum spirale?

Vincetoxicum spirale 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

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946571-1: Based on the initial data import