Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
clausum
ID:
694165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 283 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693498



Common Names

  • Funastrum clausum
  • Clausum Funastrum
  • Funastrum


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Synonyms

  • Apocynum proliferum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Philibertia cumanensis (Kunth) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Philibertia crassifolia (Decne.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma brownii G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma clausum (Jacq.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma crassifolium Decne. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma cumanense Kunth [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma pubescens Kunth [unknown]
  • Asclepias alba Cav. [illegitimate]
  • Asclepias clausa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Asclepias filiformis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Asclepias jacquiniana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Asclepias linearifolia Pav. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Asclepias scandens Mill. [unknown]
  • Asclepias vicinalis Mart. [unknown]
  • Asclepias viminalis Sw. [unknown]
  • Asclepias volubilis Dombey ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum album Pers. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum clausum (Jacq.) Jacq. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum filiforme (Jacq.) Jacq. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum filliforme (Jacq.) L.f. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum leucanthum Jacq. ex J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum mexicanum Brandegee [unknown]
  • Cynanchum verticillare Lam. [unknown]
  • Funastrum apiculatum (Decne.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum barbatum (Mart. ex E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum bonariense (Hook. & Arn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum crassifolium (Decne.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum cumanense (Kunth) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum cuspidatum (E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum dombeyanum (Decne.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum filiforme (Jacq.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum fragile Rusby [unknown]
  • Funastrum gardneri (E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum glaziovii (K.Schum.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum lanceolatum Rusby [unknown]
  • Funastrum lasianthum (Schltr.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum pallidum (E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum palmeri (A.Gray) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum pedunculatum (E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum pubescens (Kunth) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum riparium (Decne.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum schottii (E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Funastrum seibertii Woodson [unknown]
  • Gonolobus albus Poir. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus filiformis (Jacq.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma barbatum Mart. ex E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma bifidum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma dombeyanum Decne. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma gardneri E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma glaziovii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma pedunculatum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma riparium Decne. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma schottii E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Philibertia viminalis (Sw.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma apiculatum Decne. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma bonariense Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma cuspidatum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma jacquinii Decne. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma lineare Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma pallidum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sarcostemma swartzianum Schult. [unknown]
  • Schollia viminalis (Sw.) J.Jacq. [unknown]
  • Philibertia clausa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Philibertia gardneri (E.Fourn.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Philibertia palmeri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum leucanthum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Philibertella clausa (K.Schum.) Vail [unknown]
  • Philibertella crassifolia (Decne.) Vail [unknown]
  • Philibertella cumanensis (Kunth) Vail [unknown]
  • Philibertia bonariensis (Hook. & Arn.) Malme [unknown]
  • Philibertia cuspidata (E.Fourn.) Malme [unknown]
  • Philibertia riparia (Decne.) Malme [unknown]
  • Philibertella lasiantha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Philibertella pallida (E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Philibertella pedunculata (E.Fourn.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Philibertella riparia (Decne.) Stuntz [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum filiforme (Jacq.) Druce [unknown]
  • Philibertella palmeri Vail [unknown]
  • Ceramanthus bonariensis Malme [unknown]

Description

Funastrum clausum (also called Closed Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Funastrum clausum is a popular ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Funastrum clausum are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Funastrum clausum is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that grows from 8-12 inches tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seed bed outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Funastrum clausum

Funastrum clausum can be found in parts of North America, including Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Funastrum clausum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Funastrum clausum?

Funastrum clausum

What is the natural habitat of Funastrum clausum?

It is found in dry, rocky places in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Funastrum clausum?

It flowers from March to May.

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106366-2: Based on the initial data import