Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hirtella
ID:
552063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pennell) Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 207 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551395

Common Names

  • Hairy Milkweed
  • Hairy Silkweed
  • Hairy Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Acerates hirtella Pennell [unknown]
  • Asclepias longifolia hirtella (Pennell) J.Farmer & C.R.Bell [unknown]
  • Asclepias longifolia hirtella (Pennell) B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Oligoron longifolium hirsutum Raf. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias hirtella (also called Hairy 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 hirtella 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 hirtella has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white silky hairs. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias hirtella 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 moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Asclepias hirtella

Asclepias hirtella can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas and north to Missouri and Illinois.

Asclepias hirtella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias hirtella?

Asclepias hirtella

What is the common name of Asclepias hirtella?

Hairy Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias hirtella?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:21200-2: Based on the initial data import