Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
552393

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 217 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551725

Common Names

  • Rubra Milkweed
  • Rubra Silkweed
  • Red Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias acuminata Pursh [unknown]
  • Asclepias cordata Walter [illegitimate]
  • Asclepias lancifolia Steud. [unknown]
  • Asclepias laurifolia Michx. [unknown]
  • Asclepias periplocifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Asclepias polystachya Walter [unknown]
  • Asclepias rubra laurifolia (Michx.) R.M.Harper [unknown]

Description

Asclepias rubra (also called Red Milkweed, Red Milkvine, and Red 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 rubra is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for pollinators, such as butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias rubra 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 rubra

Asclepias rubra is native to the eastern United States, and can be found in moist, sandy soils in areas such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Asclepias rubra FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias rubra?

Asclepias rubra is native to the eastern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the size of Asclepias rubra?

Asclepias rubra is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

What are the flowers of Asclepias rubra?

Asclepias rubra has white to pinkish flowers that are arranged in umbels.

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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