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Cynanchum abyssinicum

Also known as: Cynanchum abyssinicum (Decne.) K.Schum. +4 more
  • Cynanchum abyssinicum (Decne.) K.Schum.
  • Cynanchum abyssinicum var. tomentosum Oliv.
  • Cynanchum holstii (K.Schum.) K.Schum.
  • Vincetoxicum abyssinicum (Decne.) Kuntze
  • Vincetoxicum holstii K.Schum.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.

Found natively in Africa, Cynanchum abyssinicum is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre

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