Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) Woodson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 207 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551189
Common Names
- Circinalis Milkweed
- Asclepias circinalis
- Circinalis Silkweed
Synonyms
- Acerates circinalis Decne. [unknown]
Description
Asclepias circinalis (also called Round-leaf 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 white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and along roadsides in its native range.
Uses & Benefits
Asclepias circinalis 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
The flower of Asclepias circinalis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asclepias circinalis 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 circinalis
Asclepias circinalis can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas and north to Missouri and Illinois.
Asclepias circinalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asclepias circinalis?
Asclepias circinalis
What is the common name of Asclepias circinalis?
Circinate Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Asclepias circinalis?
Dry, rocky, 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,