Funastrum

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

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