Cynanchum floribundum

(R. Br.) Schltr.

Native pear, Dumara bush, Angelth

Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit, Leaves Potential hazards — see below 51 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Cynanchum floribundum, commonly known as desert cynanchum, is a flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae and grows in Australia. It is a perennial shrub with twining stems and whitish flowers.

Description

A small shrubby climber. It grows 0.5-1 m tall. Young shoots are hairy. The leaves are 2.5-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are oval or heart shaped. They are rounded at the base and drawn out into a long point. They are hairy when young but smooth when mature. They are dark green. The flowers are white and o.6 cm long. The follicles are spindle shaped and 3-5 cm long. The seeds are 1-2.5 cm long and have bristles.

Edible Uses

The unripe milky pods are cooked and eaten.

Traditional Uses

CAUTION: The unripe milky pods are eaten. They are cooked.

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Known Hazards

Caution advised with unripe pods.

Distribution

It grows in inland regions and on sand dunes. It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It is damaged by frost or drought. It can grow in arid places.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seed.

Notes

There are about 150 Cynanchum species.

Synonyms

Cynoctonum floribundum (R.Br.) DecneVincetoxicum floribundum (R.Br.) Kuntze

Also Known As

Jupa, Walyuru

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