Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
quinquedentata
ID:
552357

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 71 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551689

Common Names

  • Quinquedentata Milkweed
  • Quinquedentata Silkweed
  • Five-toothed Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Acerates schaffneri (A.Gray) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias amsonioides Standl. [unknown]
  • Asclepias palmeri Vail [unknown]
  • Asclepias quinquedentata neomexicana Greene ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Asclepias rzedowskii W.D.Stevens [unknown]
  • Asclepias schaffneri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Asclepias zacatecana McVaugh [unknown]

Description

Asclepias quinquedentata (also called Five-toothed Milkweed, Five-toothed Milkvine, and Five-toothed 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 dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias quinquedentata 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 quinquedentata

Asclepias quinquedentata is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Asclepias quinquedentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias quinquedentata?

Asclepias quinquedentata

What is the common name of Asclepias quinquedentata?

Five-toothed Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias quinquedentata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2655115: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.