[2][3] The specific name refers to Joseph Dalton Hooker.

The species was named by Joseph Decaisne, as Sarcostemma daltonii, in 1849.

[4] The plant is used in traditional medicine to relieve and treat dental problems.

[5] Cynanchum daltonii occurs in most islands of Cape Verde except Sal, Maio and Santa Luzia.

[3] It grows in arid, semi-arid and sub-humid zones.