Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
552279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 336 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551611



Common Names

  • Marsh Milkweed
  • Palustris Milkweed
  • Marsh Silkweed


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Description

Asclepias palustris (also called Marsh Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias palustris is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asclepias palustris is a small, white umbel. The seed of Asclepias palustris is a small, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings of Asclepias palustris are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias palustris is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or early summer. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Asclepias palustris

Asclepias palustris is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in moist to wet soils in open woods, meadows, and along streams.

Asclepias palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias palustris?

Asclepias palustris

What is the family of Asclepias palustris?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Asclepias palustris?

Marsh milkweed

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-2655044: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.