Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macropus
ID:
552172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 456 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551504

Common Names

  • Asclepias macropus
  • Large-Fruited Milkweed
  • Large-Fruited Silkweed

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Synonyms

  • Gomphocarpus macropus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias macropus (also called Longstalk Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. 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 macropus 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 macropus 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 macropus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Asclepias macropus

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

Asclepias macropus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias macropus?

Asclepias macropus

What type of plant is Asclepias macropus?

Asclepias macropus is a species of milkweed.

Where is Asclepias macropus native to?

Asclepias macropus 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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