Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dinteri
ID:
551945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Krause

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 155 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551277

Common Names

  • Dinteri Milkweed
  • Asclepias dinteri
  • Dinteri Silkweed

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Description

Asclepias dinteri (also called Dinter's 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 dinteri 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

Asclepias dinteri has small, yellow-green 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 dinteri is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Asclepias dinteri

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

Asclepias dinteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias dinteri?

Asclepias dinteri

What is the common name of Asclepias dinteri?

Dinter's milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias dinteri?

Asclepias dinteri is native to California and is found in dry, open areas

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-2654742: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Johann Wilhelm Krause (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krause' in the authors string.