Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
breviantherae
ID:
743995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goyder

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 389 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743328



Common Names

  • Asclepias Breviantherae
  • Breviantherae Asclepias
  • Breviantherae's Asclepias


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Description

Asclepias breviantherae (also called Short-Anthered Milkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asclepias breviantherae sub. minor Goyder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias breviantherae 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 breviantherae 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 breviantherae

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

Asclepias breviantherae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias breviantherae?

Asclepias breviantherae

What is the family of Asclepias breviantherae?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias breviantherae?

Mountainous regions of Central Asia

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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