Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
acia
ID:
582158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 14: 247 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581490

Common Names

  • Calotropis acia
  • Acia Milkweed
  • Acia Calotropis

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias herbacea Roxb. [unknown]
  • Calotropis herbacea (Roxb.) Wight [unknown]
  • Madorius acia (Buch.-Ham.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calotropis acia (also called acia milkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has long, thin, green leaves. Its flowers are small and white with yellow centers. It prefers dry climates and is often found in open grasslands and near roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calotropis acia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant and to make dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calotropis acia has a small, white flower with a thick, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a thick, dark green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calotropis acia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Calotropis acia

Calotropis acia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Calotropis acia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calotropis acia?

Calotropis acia

What is the common name of Calotropis acia?

Acia Calotropis

What is the natural habitat of Calotropis acia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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