Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 14: 250 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551353
Common Names
- Galeotti's Milkweed
- Galeotti Milkweed
- Galeotti's Silkweed
Description
Asclepias galeottii (also called Galeotti's Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is commonly found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Asclepias galeottii 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 galeottii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asclepias galeottii 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 galeottii
Asclepias galeottii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas and north to Missouri and Illinois.
Asclepias galeottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asclepias galeottii?
Asclepias galeottii
What is the family of Asclepias galeottii?
Asclepiadaceae
What is the habitat of Asclepias galeottii?
It is found in grasslands and open woodlands
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,