Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
expansa
ID:
551981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 7 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551313

Common Names

  • Asclepias Expansa
  • Expansa Asclepias
  • Spreading Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Gomphocarpus expansus (E.Mey.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Lagarinthus expansus E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias expansa (also called Spreading Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is commonly found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias expansa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias expansa 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 expansa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Asclepias expansa

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

Asclepias expansa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias expansa?

Asclepias expansa

What is the common name of Asclepias expansa?

Expansa milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias expansa?

Asclepias expansa 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-2654775: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.