Cynanchum altiscandens
Cynanchum altiscandens
- Native to:
- DR Congo | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Kenya | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Cynanchum
- Species:
- Cynanchum altiscandens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Light may enhance germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI