Asclepias sullivantii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sullivantii
ID:
552466
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm. ex A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Manual : 366 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551798
Common Names
- Sullivant's Milkweed
- Asclepias Sullivantii
- Prairie Milkweed
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Asclepias sullivantii (also called Sullivant'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 sullivantii has been used to make rope and paper. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asclepias sullivantii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a hooded center. The seed pods are long and narrow with a pointed tip. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asclepias sullivantii is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Asclepias sullivantii
Asclepias sullivantii 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 sullivantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asclepias sullivantii?
Asclepias sullivantii
What is the common name of Asclepias sullivantii?
Sullivant's Milkweed
Where is Asclepias sullivantii native to?
Eastern United States
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-2655214: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.