Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
552348

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 214 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551680

Common Names

  • Purpurascens Milkweed
  • Purpurascens Silkweed
  • Purple Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias amoena L. [unknown]
  • Asclepias compressa Moench [unknown]
  • Asclepias dasypus Raf. [unknown]
  • Asclepias gonalis Raf. [unknown]
  • Asclepias lasiotis Raf. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias purpurascens (also called Purple Milkweed, Purple Milkvine, and Purple 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 white flowers and grows in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias purpurascens 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 purpurascens

Asclepias purpurascens is native to North America and can be found in wet, sandy soils.

Asclepias purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias purpurascens?

Asclepias purpurascens

What is the common name of Asclepias purpurascens?

Purple Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias purpurascens?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies

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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