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Silkvine

Periploca graeca

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Gentianales (Gentianales)
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Periploca
Species
Periploca graeca (Silkvine)

Names in Other Languages

French Bourreau-des-arbres
German Griechische Baumschlinge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silkvine?
The scientific name of Silkvine is Periploca graeca. It belongs to the genus Periploca.
Where does Silkvine live?
Silkvine is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom.
What family does Silkvine belong to?
Silkvine (Periploca graeca) belongs to the genus Periploca, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
What kingdom does Silkvine belong to?
Silkvine (Periploca graeca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Periploca — 1 Species

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Silkvine
Periploca graeca
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