Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum (= Apocynum venetum A. DC.), commonly known as American Hemp, is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Apocynum cannabinum 11.1 History 11.2 Apocynum cannabinum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Apocynum cannabinum was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The American Hemp is a species in the genus Apocynum (dogbane) which contains 4 species and belongs to the family of the Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 1,2 meters and have an erect habit. They grow at a moderate rate and have a moderate lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Apocynum cannabinum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are lanceolate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are tubular. The plants bloom from June to September. The flowers are arranged in cymose corymbs.

The white fruits are follicles. They develop in summer.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Apocynum cannabinum is native to eastern North America.

[edit] Cultivation

The American Hemp prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º C.

The plants are moderately drought tolerant. They will do moderately well in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

Apocynum cannabinum is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Apocynum cannabinum is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Apocynum cannabinum

[edit] History

[edit] Apocynum cannabinum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Apocynum cannabinumfr:Apocynum cannabinum