Asclepias minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
744005
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Goyder
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 392 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743338
Common Names
- Asclepias Minor
- Minor Asclepias
- Minor's Asclepias
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Odontostelma welwitschii Rendle [unknown]
- Odontostelma minus S.Moore [unknown]
- Schizoglossum welwitschii (Rendle) N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Asclepias minor (also called Small Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Asclepias minor is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asclepias minor has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, fleshy, succulent leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asclepias minor is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. To cultivate it, plant the divisions or seeds in a well-draining soil mix and place in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Asclepias minor
Asclepias minor can be found in the dry woodlands of California.
Asclepias minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asclepias minor?
Asclepias minor
What is the common name of Asclepias minor?
Small Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Asclepias minor?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895486: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.