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Mona Island swallow-wort
Scientific Name: Cynanchum monense
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Mona Island Swallow-wort
This page provides information about the Mona Island Swallow-wort, a perennial vine found in specific locations.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Cynanchum monense
- Common Names: Mona Island Swallow-wort, Caribbean Swallow-wort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Asclepiadaceae (sometimes also listed under Apocynaceae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Metastelma monense Britton, Cynanchum northropiae (Schltr.) Alain
Distribution and Habitat
- Locally common on Mona Island.
- Also found in Puerto Rico, and possibly other areas within its native range including Cuba, and Bahamas.
- Recently discovered on other islands by Franklin Axelrod.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Vine, Forb/herb.
- Duration: Perennial
Ecological Role
- Related species like Black Swallow-wort are known to be invasive and pose risks to natural resources. While this text doesn't explicitly state *Cynanchum monense* is invasive, awareness is important.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is mentioned that Ceraunus Blue butterflies can be found on Blodgett's swallow-wort.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cynanchum monense.