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Telosma cordata

Chinese Violet, Fragrant Telosma
Also known as: Apocynum odoratissimum Lour. ex Pritz. +9 more
  • Apocynum odoratissimum Lour. ex Pritz.
  • Asclepias cordata Burm.fil.
  • Cynanchum odoratissimum Lour.
  • Oxystelma ovatum P.T.Li & S.Z.Huang
  • Pergularia limbata Wall. ex Wight
  • Pergularia minor Andrews
  • Pergularia odoratissima (Lour.) Sm.
  • Pergularia viridis Buch.-Ham. ex Wight
  • Telosma minor (Andrews) Craib
  • Telosma odoratissima (Lour.) Coville
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.

Telosma cordata (commonly known as Chinese-violet or Fragrant Telosma) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China Southeast, India, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jawa, Marianas, Philippines

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