Monkeyrope Buckhorn (Cynanchum Ellipticum) is a perennial vine in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Cynanchum ellipticum is a South African climbing plant of the family Apocynaceae, characterized by slender stems and branches that exude milky, bitter latex.