Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
551801

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 455 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551133

Common Names

  • Aurea Milkweed
  • Golden Milkweed
  • Golden Asclepias

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Synonyms

  • Schizoglossum pedunculatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aidomene parvula Stopp [unknown]
  • Asclepias aurea brevicuspis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Asclepias aurea vittata N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Asclepias radiata S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus aureus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus schizoglossoides Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias aurea (also called Golden Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves near the base and a terminal inflorescence of yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands and along roadsides in its native range.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias aurea is used as a source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators, and its foliage is eaten by some species of caterpillars. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias aurea has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small, smooth, and brown with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias aurea is a perennial plant that grows in dry, rocky soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring.

Where to Find Asclepias aurea

Asclepias aurea is native to the United States and can be found in open woodlands and prairies.

Asclepias aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias aurea?

Asclepias aurea

What is the common name of Asclepias aurea?

Golden Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias aurea?

Dry open woods and prairies

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,

References