Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pseudofimbriata
ID:
744012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Goyder) Goyder

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 383 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743345



Common Names

  • Asclepias Pseudofimbriata
  • Pseudofimbriata Asclepias
  • Pseudofimbriata's Asclepias


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Synonyms

  • Trachycalymma pseudofimbriatum Goyder [unknown]

Description

Asclepias pseudofimbriata (also called False-Fringed Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias pseudofimbriata 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 pseudofimbriata 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 pseudofimbriata

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

Asclepias pseudofimbriata FAQ

What is the common name of Asclepias pseudofimbriata?

Fringed milkweed

What is the scientific name of Fringed milkweed?

Asclepias pseudofimbriata

What is the natural habitat of Asclepias pseudofimbriata?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides

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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