Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
552498

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551830

Common Names

  • Butterfly Weed
  • Asclepias Tuberosa
  • Pleurisy Root

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias tuberosa tuberosa [unknown]
  • Asclepias tuberosa tuberosa [unknown]

Description

Asclepias tuberosa (also called Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Weed Milkweed, and Butterfly Weed Milkvine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States and Canada. It has long, thin stems with small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias tuberosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asclepias tuberosa sub. interior Woodson
Asclepias tuberosa sub. tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa sub. rolfsii (Britton ex Vail) Woodson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias tuberosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias tuberosa 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 tuberosa

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

Asclepias tuberosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias tuberosa?

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

What is the size of Asclepias tuberosa?

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

What are the flowers of Asclepias tuberosa?

Asclepias tuberosa 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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