Cynanchum obtusifolium
Monkey Rope
Also known as: Cynanchum capense R.Br. +8 more
- Cynanchum capense R.Br.
- Cynanchum dregeanum Decne.
- Cynanchum obtusifolium var. obtusifolium
- Cynanchum obtusifolium var. pilosum Schltr.
- Cynoctonum brownii Meisn.
- Cynoctonum crassifolium E.Mey.
- Cynoctonum dregeanum Decne.
- Vincetoxicum dregeanum Kuntze
- Vincetoxicum obtusifolium (L.fil.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Cynanchum obtusifolium (commonly known as Monkey-Rope) is a climbing shrub within the Apocynaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. 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)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique