Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
curtissii
ID:
551918

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 85 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551250

Common Names

  • Curtissii Milkweed
  • Asclepias curtissii
  • Curtissii Silkweed

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias arenicola Nash [unknown]
  • Oxypteryx arenicola (Nash) Greene [unknown]
  • Oxypteryx curtissii (A.Gray) Small [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias curtissii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias curtissii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seed pods are slender and curved, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias curtissii is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Asclepias curtissii

Asclepias curtissii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Asclepias curtissii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias curtissii?

Asclepias curtissii

What is the common name of Asclepias curtissii?

Curtiss' Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias curtissii?

Asclepias curtissii 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-2654718: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.