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Vincetoxicum (Vincetoxicum)
Vincetoxicum are a large genus comprising around a hundred species of plants. Many are fast-growing climbing vines that can spread aggressively at the expense of native species in places like North America where they have been introduced. However, some vincetoxicum are grown ornamentally for their showy, butterfly-attracting flowers. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Vincetoxicum
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Vincetoxicum
Distribution of Vincetoxicum
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Distribution Map of Vincetoxicum
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Vincetoxicum
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Vincetoxicum, a generally resilient plant genus, has herbage to medium-light, well-drained soil, and average temperature needs. Watering should ensure soil moisture but avoid overwatering, which leads to root rot. Common problems include aphids, spider mites and leaf spot diseases. Seasonal care requires shielding from intense summer sun and less frequent winter watering. Spring is the ideal season for pruning. Regular monitoring can mitigate challenges, ensuring healthy vincetoxicum.
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8 most common species：
Black swallow-wort
Black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) is an invasive perennial vine that thrives in sunny open areas. Black swallow-wort forms dense colonies that overwhelm native ground vegetation and jeopardize natural habitats. It spreads invasively and aggressively through a vivacious root system and wind-dispersed seeds.
Swallow wort
Swallow wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria) is a toxic plant whose scientific name comes from the Latin words for “conquer” and “poison.” The Latin word “hirundo” in its specific epithet means “swallow,” referring to the swallowtail shape of the seedpods. Gardeners in the U.S. are advised not to plant this species, as it is an invasive alien.
Cruel plant
Stems are erect unbranched 30 to 60 cm high. The leaves are opposite to the stem with a petiole of 5 to 16 mm in length. I am. There are fine hairs on the veins on both sides of the leaves. The flowering season is summer. A flower pattern comes out from the axillary part of the upper part of the stem and a large number of inflorescences appear before that. The corolla is white and has 5 splits about 2 cm in diameter. The accessory corolla is pale yellow. The calyx splits into five. At the end of the flower it attaches a fruit unique to the potato family (bag fruit) with a length of 4 to 6 cm.
Dog strangling vine
Dog strangling vine is a fascinating species with many unique characteristics. This plant is known for its invasiveness, spreading quickly and aggressively in various ecosystems. It has been a major concern for gardeners and ecologists due to its ability to outcompete native plants. Additionally, dog strangling vine is toxic to many herbivores, making it a less favorable option for grazing animals. Despite its negative impacts, it has attractive clusters of creamy white flowers during the blooming season, adding beauty to its surroundings.
Bai wei
Bai wei is a perennial herb distinguished by its lush green, heart-shaped leaves and small, star-like, dark purple to black flowers. This species often twines around other vegetation for support. Predominantly found in woodland edges and grassland habitats, bai wei has adapted to attract certain pollinators with its unique floral hue, while its toxic properties deter herbivores.
Vincetoxicum otophyllum
Vincetoxicum otophyllum is a robust perennial with twisting vines that bear distinctive, heart-shaped leaves. Its delicate flowers, often arranged in clusters, exude a subtle charm. Thriving in dappled sunlight, this plant's adaptability to varied light conditions enables it to flourish in different environments, hinting at an evolutionary resilience. Its morphological traits, particularly the leaf shape and vining habit, make it easily recognizable in its native habitat.
Vincetoxicum inamoenum
Vincetoxicum inamoenum is a perennial herb with slender, twining stems and understated green foliage. Characterized by small, inconspicuous flowers that blend into its native woodland environments, it often climbs neighboring plants for support. Its leaves are lanceolate with acute tips, serving as efficient sunlight catchers beneath the forest canopy. Vincetoxicum inamoenum's resilience is displayed in its adaptation to dappled shade and varied soil conditions.
Vincetoxicum forrestii
Vincetoxicum forrestii are a large genus comprising around a hundred species of plants. Many are fast-growing climbing vines that can spread aggressively at the expense of native species in places like North America where they have been introduced. However, some vincetoxicum forrestii are grown ornamentally for their showy, butterfly-attracting flowers.
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Black swallow-wort
Black swallow-wort
Black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) is an invasive perennial vine that thrives in sunny open areas. Black swallow-wort forms dense colonies that overwhelm native ground vegetation and jeopardize natural habitats. It spreads invasively and aggressively through a vivacious root system and wind-dispersed seeds.
Swallow wort
Swallow wort
Swallow wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria) is a toxic plant whose scientific name comes from the Latin words for “conquer” and “poison.” The Latin word “hirundo” in its specific epithet means “swallow,” referring to the swallowtail shape of the seedpods. Gardeners in the U.S. are advised not to plant this species, as it is an invasive alien.
Cruel plant
Cruel plant
Stems are erect unbranched 30 to 60 cm high. The leaves are opposite to the stem with a petiole of 5 to 16 mm in length. I am. There are fine hairs on the veins on both sides of the leaves. The flowering season is summer. A flower pattern comes out from the axillary part of the upper part of the stem and a large number of inflorescences appear before that. The corolla is white and has 5 splits about 2 cm in diameter. The accessory corolla is pale yellow. The calyx splits into five. At the end of the flower it attaches a fruit unique to the potato family (bag fruit) with a length of 4 to 6 cm.
Dog strangling vine
Dog strangling vine
Dog strangling vine is a fascinating species with many unique characteristics. This plant is known for its invasiveness, spreading quickly and aggressively in various ecosystems. It has been a major concern for gardeners and ecologists due to its ability to outcompete native plants. Additionally, dog strangling vine is toxic to many herbivores, making it a less favorable option for grazing animals. Despite its negative impacts, it has attractive clusters of creamy white flowers during the blooming season, adding beauty to its surroundings.
Bai wei
Bai wei
Bai wei is a perennial herb distinguished by its lush green, heart-shaped leaves and small, star-like, dark purple to black flowers. This species often twines around other vegetation for support. Predominantly found in woodland edges and grassland habitats, bai wei has adapted to attract certain pollinators with its unique floral hue, while its toxic properties deter herbivores.
Vincetoxicum otophyllum
Vincetoxicum otophyllum
Vincetoxicum otophyllum is a robust perennial with twisting vines that bear distinctive, heart-shaped leaves. Its delicate flowers, often arranged in clusters, exude a subtle charm. Thriving in dappled sunlight, this plant's adaptability to varied light conditions enables it to flourish in different environments, hinting at an evolutionary resilience. Its morphological traits, particularly the leaf shape and vining habit, make it easily recognizable in its native habitat.
Vincetoxicum inamoenum
Vincetoxicum inamoenum
Vincetoxicum inamoenum is a perennial herb with slender, twining stems and understated green foliage. Characterized by small, inconspicuous flowers that blend into its native woodland environments, it often climbs neighboring plants for support. Its leaves are lanceolate with acute tips, serving as efficient sunlight catchers beneath the forest canopy. Vincetoxicum inamoenum's resilience is displayed in its adaptation to dappled shade and varied soil conditions.
Vincetoxicum forrestii
Vincetoxicum forrestii
Vincetoxicum forrestii are a large genus comprising around a hundred species of plants. Many are fast-growing climbing vines that can spread aggressively at the expense of native species in places like North America where they have been introduced. However, some vincetoxicum forrestii are grown ornamentally for their showy, butterfly-attracting flowers.
Vincetoxicum paniculatum
Vincetoxicum paniculatum
Vincetoxicum paniculatum is distinguished by its vertical growth habit and the presence of small, star-shaped flowers that gather in clusters at the stem's apex. Its leaves are lanceolate and typically arranged in opposite pairs. This species thrives in meadows and forest margins, where its robust root system supports resilience in varying conditions. Pollinators are attracted to its intricate flowers, ensuring successful reproduction.
Swallow wort
Swallow wort
Vincetoxicum hirundinaria can reach a height of 30 to 70 cm. Stem is erect, stout and glabrous. Flowers in whorls form a raceme. They have a diamenter of about 1 cm. Corolla has five white petals. Calyx is composed by five fused, sharp-pointed sepals. Leaves are opposite, ovate to lanceolate and short-stalked.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Vincetoxicum
Vincetoxicum
Vincetoxicum are a large genus comprising around a hundred species of plants. Many are fast-growing climbing vines that can spread aggressively at the expense of native species in places like North America where they have been introduced. However, some vincetoxicum are grown ornamentally for their showy, butterfly-attracting flowers.
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Key Facts About Vincetoxicum
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Attributes of Vincetoxicum
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Vincetoxicum
Distribution of Vincetoxicum
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Distribution Map of Vincetoxicum
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Vincetoxicum
Feedback
Vincetoxicum, a generally resilient plant genus, has herbage to medium-light, well-drained soil, and average temperature needs. Watering should ensure soil moisture but avoid overwatering, which leads to root rot. Common problems include aphids, spider mites and leaf spot diseases. Seasonal care requires shielding from intense summer sun and less frequent winter watering. Spring is the ideal season for pruning. Regular monitoring can mitigate challenges, ensuring healthy vincetoxicum.
How to Water Vincetoxicum?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Vincetoxicum?
How to Propagate Vincetoxicum?
How to Plant Vincetoxicum?
Exploring the Vincetoxicum Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Black swallow-wort
Black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) is an invasive perennial vine that thrives in sunny open areas. Black swallow-wort forms dense colonies that overwhelm native ground vegetation and jeopardize natural habitats. It spreads invasively and aggressively through a vivacious root system and wind-dispersed seeds.
Swallow wort
Swallow wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria) is a toxic plant whose scientific name comes from the Latin words for “conquer” and “poison.” The Latin word “hirundo” in its specific epithet means “swallow,” referring to the swallowtail shape of the seedpods. Gardeners in the U.S. are advised not to plant this species, as it is an invasive alien.
Cruel plant
Stems are erect unbranched 30 to 60 cm high. The leaves are opposite to the stem with a petiole of 5 to 16 mm in length. I am. There are fine hairs on the veins on both sides of the leaves. The flowering season is summer. A flower pattern comes out from the axillary part of the upper part of the stem and a large number of inflorescences appear before that. The corolla is white and has 5 splits about 2 cm in diameter. The accessory corolla is pale yellow. The calyx splits into five. At the end of the flower it attaches a fruit unique to the potato family (bag fruit) with a length of 4 to 6 cm.
Dog strangling vine
Dog strangling vine is a fascinating species with many unique characteristics. This plant is known for its invasiveness, spreading quickly and aggressively in various ecosystems. It has been a major concern for gardeners and ecologists due to its ability to outcompete native plants. Additionally, dog strangling vine is toxic to many herbivores, making it a less favorable option for grazing animals. Despite its negative impacts, it has attractive clusters of creamy white flowers during the blooming season, adding beauty to its surroundings.
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All Species of Vincetoxicum
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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