Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
feayi
ID:
551987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chapm. ex A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 72 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551319

Common Names

  • Asclepias Feayi
  • Feayi Asclepias
  • Feay's Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Acerates feayi (Chapm. ex A.Gray) Chapm. [unknown]
  • Asclepias simpsonii Chapm. [unknown]
  • Asclepiodella feayi (Chapm. ex A.Gray) Small [unknown]
  • Asclepiodora feayi (Chapm. ex A.Gray) Chapm. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias feayi (also called Feay's Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is commonly found in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias feayi 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 feayi has yellow 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 feayi 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 feayi

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

Asclepias feayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias feayi?

Asclepias feayi

What is the common name of Asclepias feayi?

Feay's milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias feayi?

Asclepias feayi 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-2654780: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Alvan Wentworth Chapman (1809-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chapm.' in the authors string.