Cynanchum altiscandens
Also known as: Cynanchum mensense Schweinf. ex K.Schum.
- Cynanchum mensense Schweinf. ex K.Schum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Cynanchum altiscandens is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cynanchum is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
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, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre