Cynanchum virens
Also known as: Cynanchum virens (E.Mey.) Steud. +3 more
- Cynanchum virens (E.Mey.) Steud.
- Cynoctonum virens E.Mey.
- Endotropis meyeri Decne.
- Vincetoxicum virens (E.Mey.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Cynanchum virens is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cynanchum, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Lesotho, Northern Provinces