Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mellodora
ID:
552195

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Remarq. Brésil : 227 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551527

Common Names

  • Asclepias Mellodora
  • Mellodora Asclepias
  • Mellodora Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias campestris Decne. [illegitimate]
  • Asclepias campestris angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Asclepias campestris schlechteri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Asclepias citrifolia angustifolia Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias curupi E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias hassleriana Malme [unknown]
  • Asclepias jangadensis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Asclepias marginata bodenbenderi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Asclepias mellodora minor A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Asclepias montevidensis Spreng. ex E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias multinervis E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias nervosa Decne. [unknown]
  • Asclepias pallida E.Fourn. [illegitimate]
  • Asclepias papillosa Silveira [unknown]
  • Asclepias selloana E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias subulata Larrañaga [illegitimate]
  • Asclepias umbellata Vell. [unknown]
  • Asclepias campestris rosea Stuck. ex Seckt [unknown]
  • Asclepias mellodora mellodora [unknown]

Description

Asclepias mellodora (also called Mellodora Milkweed, among many other common names) is an erect perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, pinkish-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias mellodora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias mellodora 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 mellodora 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 mellodora

Asclepias mellodora 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 mellodora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias mellodora?

Asclepias mellodora

What is the common name of Asclepias mellodora?

Sweet Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias mellodora?

Dry, open woods and grassy slopes

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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