Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
552066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 26 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551398

Common Names

  • Low Milkweed
  • Low Silkweed
  • Low Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Acerates humilis Benth. [unknown]
  • Asclepias phenax Woodson [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus humilis (E.Mey.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Pachycarpus humilis E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Xysmalobium humile (E.Mey.) D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias humilis (also called Low 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 humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis

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

Asclepias humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias humilis?

Asclepias humilis

What is the common name of Asclepias humilis?

Prairie Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias humilis?

Dry prairies 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654851: 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.