Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
552234

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 215 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551566

Common Names

  • Snow Milkweed
  • White Milkweed
  • White Ball Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias alboaurantiaca Jacq. [unknown]
  • Asclepias nivea flava Kuntze [unknown]
  • Asclepias nivea normalis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Asclepias nivea (also called Snowy 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 nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asclepias nivea var. intermedia Schltr.
Asclepias nivea var. nivea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asclepias nivea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Asclepias nivea is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Asclepias nivea are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias nivea 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 nivea

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

Asclepias nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias nivea?

Asclepias nivea

What is the common name of Asclepias nivea?

Snowy Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias nivea?

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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