Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
German Ipecac, White Swallow Wort
Also known as: Alexitoxicon officinale var. stepposum Serg. +6 more
- Alexitoxicon officinale var. stepposum Serg.
- Asclepias alba Lam., 1779
- Cymanchum vicncetoxicum (L.) Pers.
- Cynanchum kenowiense (Wight) K.Schum.
- Vincetoxicum pyrenaicum Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb. ex Nyman
- Vincetoxicum ruscinonense Timb.-Lagr., 1872
- Vincetoxicum tanaicense P.A.Smirn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Vincetoxicum hirundinaria (commonly known as German ipecac or White Swallow-Wort) is a herbaceous perennial within the Apocynaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
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)
Michigan, New York, Ontario
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