Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
shabaensis
ID:
744013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Goyder) Goyder

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 383 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743346

Common Names

  • Asclepias Shabaensis
  • Shabaensis Asclepias
  • Shabaensis's Asclepias

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Synonyms

  • Trachycalymma shabaense Goyder [unknown]

Description

Asclepias shabaensis (also called Shaba Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias shabaensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias shabaensis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, fleshy, succulent leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias shabaensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. To cultivate it, plant the divisions or seeds in a well-draining soil mix and place in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Asclepias shabaensis

Asclepias shabaensis can be found in the dry woodlands of California.

Asclepias shabaensis FAQ

What is the common name of Asclepias shabaensis?

Shaba milkweed

What is the scientific name of Shaba milkweed?

Asclepias shabaensis

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias shabaensis?

Dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides

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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