Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
aequicornu
ID:
551741

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 201 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551073

Common Names

  • Asclepias Aequicornu
  • Aequicornu Milkweed
  • Aequicornu Asclepias

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias blanchetii E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias aequicornu (also called Equal-Horned Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the forests of the western United States and Canada. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias aequicornu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are used to make mats and baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and snake bites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asclepias aequicornu is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias aequicornu is a perennial plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division of the rhizomes in spring.

Where to Find Asclepias aequicornu

Asclepias aequicornu is native to the United States and can be found in the prairies of the Midwest.

Asclepias aequicornu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias aequicornu?

Asclepias aequicornu

What is the common name of Asclepias aequicornu?

Equal-horned Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias aequicornu?

Asclepias aequicornu is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Species in the Asclepias genus

Asclepias elegantula, Asclepias adscendens, Asclepias aequicornu, Asclepias albens, Asclepias albicans, Asclepias amabilis, Asclepias ameliae, Asclepias amplexicaulis, Asclepias angustifolia, Asclepias apocynifolia, Asclepias arenaria, Asclepias asperula, Asclepias atroviolacea, Asclepias aurea, Asclepias auriculata, Asclepias barjoniifolia, Asclepias bartlettiana, Asclepias baumii, Asclepias bicuspis, Asclepias bifida, Asclepias boliviensis, Asclepias brachystephana, Asclepias bracteolata, Asclepias brevicuspis, Asclepias brevipes, Asclepias bridgesii, Asclepias buchwaldii, Asclepias californica, Asclepias candida, Asclepias cinerea, Asclepias circinalis, Asclepias compressidens, Asclepias concinna, Asclepias connivens, Asclepias constricta, Asclepias conzattii, Asclepias cooperi, Asclepias cordifolia, Asclepias coulteri, Asclepias crassinervis, Asclepias crispa, Asclepias crocea, Asclepias cryptoceras, Asclepias cucullata, Asclepias cultriformis, Asclepias curassavica, Asclepias curtissii, Asclepias cutleri, Asclepias densiflora, Asclepias dependens,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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