Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gigantea
ID:
582161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dryand.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 2: 78 1811

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581493

Common Names

  • Calotropis gigantea
  • Gigantea Milkweed
  • Gigantea Calotropis

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Synonyms

  • Asclepias gigantea L. [unknown]
  • Periploca cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Streptocaulon cochinchinense (Lour.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Madorius giganteus (L.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calotropis gigantea (also called Giant milkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in dry, open areas, typically in areas with high temperatures and low humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Calotropis gigantea 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 gigantea 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 gigantea 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 gigantea

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

Calotropis gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calotropis gigantea?

Calotropis gigantea

What is the common name of Calotropis gigantea?

Gigantea Calotropis

What is the natural habitat of Calotropis gigantea?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jonas Carlsson Dryander (1748-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dryand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:95173-1: Based on the initial data import