Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
552154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 116 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551486

Common Names

  • Long-leaf Milkweed
  • Long-leaf Silkweed
  • Long-leaf Swallow-wort

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Synonyms

  • Oligoron longifolium (Michx.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Acerates delticola Small [unknown]
  • Acerates longifolia Elliott [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus longifolius (Michx.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus longifolius (Nutt.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Polyotus longifolius (Michx.) Nutt. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia

Asclepias longifolia is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist meadows, prairies, and woodlands. It is also found in parts of Canada.

Asclepias longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias longifolia?

Asclepias longifolia

What type of plant is Asclepias longifolia?

Asclepias longifolia is a species of milkweed.

Where is Asclepias longifolia native to?

Asclepias longifolia 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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