Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
552398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vail) Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 61: 183 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551730

Common Names

  • Rusby's Milkweed
  • Rusby's Butterfly Weed
  • Rusby's Pleurisy Root

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Synonyms

  • Acerates rusbyi Vail [unknown]
  • Asclepias engelmanniana rusbyi (Vail) Kearney [unknown]

Description

Asclepias rusbyi (also called Rusby's milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in open, dry areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias rusbyi has been used to make rope and paper. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias rusbyi has yellow flowers with five reflexed petals. The seed pods are long and thin, with seeds that are brown, flat and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias rusbyi 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 rusbyi

Asclepias rusbyi is native to the southwestern United States, and can be found in dry, sandy soils in areas such as Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Asclepias rusbyi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias rusbyi?

Asclepias rusbyi is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the size of Asclepias rusbyi?

Asclepias rusbyi is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What are the flowers of Asclepias rusbyi?

Asclepias rusbyi 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2655153: Based on the initial data import
Anna Murray Vail (1863-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vail' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.