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Orthosia scoparia

Leafless Swallow Wort
Also known as: Amphistelma ephedroides Griseb. +19 more
  • Amphistelma ephedroides Griseb.
  • Amphistelma filiforme Griseb.
  • Amphistelma graminifolium Griseb.
  • Amphistelma leptocladon (Decne.) Griseb.
  • Amphistelma scoparium (Nutt.) Small
  • Cymanchum ephedroides (Griseb.) Alain
  • Cymanchum scoparium Nutt.
  • Cynanchum atrorubens (Schltr.) Alain
  • Cynanchum ephedroides (Griseb.) Alain
  • Cynanchum fawcettii (Schltr.) Stearn
  • Cynanchum graminifolium (Griseb.) Alain
  • Cynanchum leptocladum (Decne.) J.Jimenez Alm.
  • Cynanchum leptocladum (Decne.) Jiménez
  • Cynanchum microphylum Raf.
  • Cynanchum peruvianum (Schltr.) Morillo
  • Cynanchum sauvallei Alain
  • Cynanchum scoparium Nutt.
  • Cynoctonum scoparium (Nutt.) Chapm.
  • Lyonsia scoparia (Nutt.) Raf.
  • Metastelma atrorubens Schltr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.

Orthosia scoparia (commonly known as Leafless Swallow-Wort) is a climbing plant within the Apocynaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, South Carolina
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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