Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
quadrifolia
ID:
552355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 2: 8 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551687

Common Names

  • Quadrifolia Milkweed
  • Quadrifolia Silkweed
  • Four-leaved Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias quadrifolia oppositifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Asclepias vanilla Raf. [unknown]
  • Asclepias quadrifolia lanceolata Decne. [unknown]

Description

Asclepias quadrifolia (also called Four-leaved Milkweed, Four-leaved Milkvine, and Four-leaved 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 wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias quadrifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and division can be done in late summer or early fall. It is also important to water the plants regularly and to fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Asclepias quadrifolia

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

Asclepias quadrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias quadrifolia?

Asclepias quadrifolia

What is the common name of Asclepias quadrifolia?

Four-leaved Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias quadrifolia?

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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