Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cryptoceras
ID:
551905

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 283 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551237

Common Names

  • Cryptoceras Milkweed
  • Asclepias cryptoceras
  • Cryptoceras Silkweed

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Synonyms

  • Acerates latifolia Torr. & Frém. [unknown]
  • Asclepias cryptoceras cryptoceras [unknown]

Description

Asclepias cryptoceras (also called Mexican Whorled Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in open woodlands, prairies, and along roadsides. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias cryptoceras is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asclepias cryptoceras sub. davisii (Woodson) Woodson
Asclepias cryptoceras sub. cryptoceras

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias cryptoceras has yellowish-green flowers with five reflexed petals. The seed pods are long and thin, with seeds that are brown, flat and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias cryptoceras 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 cryptoceras

Asclepias cryptoceras can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Asclepias cryptoceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias cryptoceras?

Asclepias cryptoceras

What is the common name of Asclepias cryptoceras?

Hidden Horn Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias cryptoceras?

Asclepias cryptoceras 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654705: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.