Cynanchum africanum
Also known as: Cynanchum africanum R.Br. +12 more
- Cynanchum africanum R.Br.
- Cynanchum africanum var. africanum
- Cynanchum africanum var. crassifolium (R.Br.) N.E.Br.
- Cynanchum intermedium N.E.Br.
- Cynanchum pilosum R.Br.
- Cynanchum rotundifolium Thunb. ex Decne.
- Cynoctonum crassifolium var. pilosum Decne.
- Cynoctonum pilosum (R.Br.) E.Mey.
- Periploca africana L.
- Periploca pallida Salisb.
- Vincetoxicum africanum (L.) Bolus ex Schltr.
- Vincetoxicum africanum (L.) Kuntze
- Vincetoxicum pilosum (Decne.) G.Nicholson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing subshrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Cynanchum africanum is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces