Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
langsdorffii
ID:
552115

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 203 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551447

Common Names

  • Langsdorffii Milkweed
  • Langsdorffii Silkweed
  • Langsdorffii Swallow-wort

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Description

Asclepias langsdorffii (also called Langsdorff's Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and produces white flowers with yellow-orange centers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias langsdorffii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asclepias langsdorffii is a small, greenish-white umbel with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias langsdorffii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Asclepias langsdorffii

Asclepias langsdorffii is native to Mexico.

Asclepias langsdorffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias langsdorffii?

Asclepias langsdorffii

What type of plant is Asclepias langsdorffii?

Asclepias langsdorffii is a species of milkweed.

Where is Asclepias langsdorffii native to?

Asclepias langsdorffii is native to Mexico.

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,

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