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Indianhemp (Apocynum cannabinum)

Apocynum cannabinum, commonly known as Indianhemp, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, valued for its fibrous bark and toxic properties.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, prefers well-drained.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, tolerates heat.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer; not a heavy feeder.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, prefers well-drained.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, tolerates heat.

Ideal growing range: 15-25 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer; not a heavy feeder.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.5 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, simple

Flower Size

0.5-0.8 cm

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Synonyms
Apocynum album Greene
Apocynum arenarium Greene
Apocynum bebbianum Greene
Apocynum bolanderi Greene
Apocynum breweri Greene
Apocynum canadense Shecut
Apocynum carolinii Nieuwl.
Apocynum cervinum Greene
Apocynum cordigerum Greene
Apocynum cuspidatum Greene ex Bég. & Belosersky
Apocynum densiflorum Greene
Apocynum dictyotum Greene
Apocynum dimidiatum Raf.
Apocynum estellinum Greene
Apocynum farwellii Greene
Apocynum greeneanum Bég. & Belosersky
Apocynum hypericifolium Aiton
Apocynum isophyllum Greene
Apocynum ithacense Greene
Apocynum laurinum Greene
Apocynum littorale Greene
Apocynum longifolium Greene
Apocynum macounii Greene ex Bég. & Belosersky
Apocynum missouriense Greene
Apocynum myrianthum Greene
Apocynum nemorale G.S.Mill.
Apocynum neogeum Bég. & Belosersky
Apocynum nevadense Goodd.
Apocynum oblongum Greene
Apocynum oliganthum Greene
Apocynum palustre Greene
Apocynum piscatorium Douglas ex A.DC
Apocynum platyphyllum Greene
Apocynum procerum Greene
Apocynum pubescens Mitch. ex R.Br.
Apocynum purpureum Tausch
Apocynum salignum Greene
Apocynum sibiricum Jacq.
Apocynum subuligerum Greene
Apocynum suksdorfii Greene
Apocynum thermale Greene
Apocynum tomentulosum Nieuwl.
Cynopaema cannabinum (L.) Lunell
Cynopaema hypericifolium (Aiton) Lunell
Forsteronia pavonii A.DC.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusApocynum
  • speciesApocynum cannabinum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Edible

No

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