Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
552143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheele

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 758 (1848 publ. 1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551475

Common Names

  • Linear Milkweed
  • Linear Silkweed
  • Linear Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Acerates linearis (A.Gray) Lunell [unknown]
  • Acerates viridiflora linearis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Asclepias verticillata linearis (Scheele) Pollard [unknown]
  • Asclepias viridiflora linearis (A.Gray) Fernald [unknown]

Description

Asclepias linearis (also called Prairie Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the prairies of the United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias linearis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asclepias linearis 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 linearis 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 linearis

Asclepias linearis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Asclepias linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias linearis?

Asclepias linearis

What type of plant is Asclepias linearis?

Asclepias linearis is a species of milkweed.

Where is Asclepias linearis native to?

Asclepias linearis is native to the United States.

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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