Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tanganyikensis
ID:
552477

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Bruce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 303 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551809



Common Names

  • Tanganyika Milkweed
  • Asclepias Tanganyikensis
  • Tropical Milkweed


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Synonyms

  • Gomphocarpus tanganyikensis (E.A.Bruce) Bullock [unknown]

Description

Asclepias tanganyikensis (also called Tanganyika milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in open, dry areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Asclepias tanganyikensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for pollinators, such as butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asclepias tanganyikensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a hooded center. The seed pods are long and narrow with a pointed tip. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asclepias tanganyikensis is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Asclepias tanganyikensis

Asclepias tanganyikensis is native to Africa, and can be found in dry, sandy soils in areas such as Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Asclepias tanganyikensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asclepias tanganyikensis?

Asclepias tanganyikensis

What is the common name of Asclepias tanganyikensis?

Tanganyika Milkweed

Where is Asclepias tanganyikensis native to?

Tanzania

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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