Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
552324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 206 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551656

Common Names

  • Pringle's Milkweed
  • Pringlei Milkweed
  • Pringle's Silkweed

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Description

Asclepias pringlei (also called Pringle's Milkweed, Pringle's Milkvine, and Pringle's Butterflyweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States and Canada. It has long, thin stems with small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias pringlei 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 pringlei is a small, white umbel. The seed of Asclepias pringlei is a small, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings of Asclepias pringlei are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias pringlei is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or early summer. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Asclepias pringlei

Asclepias pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Asclepias pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias pringlei?

Asclepias pringlei

What is the family of Asclepias pringlei?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Asclepias pringlei?

Pringle's milkweed

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-2655085: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.