Cynanchum sibiricum

Physical Characteristics

Cynanchum sibiricum is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Manchuria.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Seedpod Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[105, 177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Seedpods[105, 177]. No further details but we assume that they need to be cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Seed[179]. No further details are given, this could refer to the seedpod instead of the seed.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

There are some reports of toxins in this genus[179].