Funastrum is a genus of flowering plant now in the family Apocynaceae.[1] The name is derived from the Latin word funis, meaning "rope", and astrum, alluding to the twining stems.[3] Members of the genus are commonly known as twinevines.[4]

Funastrum
Funastrum cynanchoides
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Tribe: Asclepiadeae
Genus: Funastrum
E.Fourn.[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Ceramanthus (Kunze) Malme, nom. illeg.
  • Philibertella Vail

Species

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As of February 2023, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[2]

Formerly placed here

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Genus: Funastrum E. Fourn". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  2. 1 2 "Funastrum E.Fourn." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  3. Daniel F. Austin (15 May 2010). Baboquivari Mountain Plants: Identification, Ecology, and Ethnobotany. University of Arizona Press. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-8165-2837-0. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  4. "Funastrum". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  5. "GRIN Species Records of Funastrum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
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