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Orthosia scoparia subsp. crassiuscula

Leafless Swallow Wort
Also known as: Amphistelma ephedroides Griseb. +19 more
  • Amphistelma ephedroides Griseb.
  • Amphistelma filiforme Griseb.
  • Amphistelma graminifolium Griseb.
  • Amphistelma leptocladon (Decne.) Griseb.
  • Amphistelma scoparium (Nutt.) Small
  • Cymanchum ephedroides (Griseb.) Alain
  • Cymanchum scoparium Nutt.
  • Cynanchum atrorubens (Schltr.) Alain
  • Cynanchum ephedroides (Griseb.) Alain
  • Cynanchum fawcettii (Schltr.) Stearn
  • Cynanchum graminifolium (Griseb.) Alain
  • Cynanchum leptocladum (Decne.) J.Jimenez Alm.
  • Cynanchum leptocladum (Decne.) Jiménez
  • Cynanchum microphylum Raf.
  • Cynanchum peruvianum (Schltr.) Morillo
  • Cynanchum sauvallei Alain
  • Cynanchum scoparium Nutt.
  • Cynoctonum scoparium (Nutt.) Chapm.
  • Lyonsia scoparia (Nutt.) Raf.
  • Metastelma atrorubens Schltr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or liana.

Orthosia scoparia subsp. crassiuscula (commonly known as Leafless Swallow-Wort) is a climbing shrub within the Apocynaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Orthosia scoparia, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic
Base Species & Variations

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