Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactea
ID:
64883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lipsch.) W.A.Weber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55(1): 7 (1984): (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064212



Common Names

  • Milkweed
  • White Milkweed
  • White-veined Milkweed


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Description

Askellia lactea (also called 'Milk Askellia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long stems with white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Askellia lactea is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, native to Mexico. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, white flowers. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as an accent plant in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Askellia lactea has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and large, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Askellia lactea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Askellia lactea

Askellia lactea is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands.

Askellia lactea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Askellia lactea?

Askellia lactea

What is the common name of Askellia lactea?

Milky Askellia

What is the natural habitat of Askellia lactea?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2117: Based on the initial data import
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.