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Indianer-Seidenpflanze

Asclepias curassavica

Least Concern
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The Bloodflower (Asclepias curassavica) is a species in the genus Asclepias. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish algodoncillo
French asclepias de Curaçao
German Indianer-Seidenpflanze
Portuguese asclépias

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indianer-Seidenpflanze?
The scientific name of Indianer-Seidenpflanze is Asclepias curassavica. It belongs to the genus Asclepias.
What is the conservation status of Indianer-Seidenpflanze?
Indianer-Seidenpflanze (Asclepias curassavica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Indianer-Seidenpflanze live?
Indianer-Seidenpflanze is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia.
What family does Indianer-Seidenpflanze belong to?
Indianer-Seidenpflanze (Asclepias curassavica) belongs to the genus Asclepias, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
Is Indianer-Seidenpflanze endangered?
No, Indianer-Seidenpflanze (Asclepias curassavica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Indianer-Seidenpflanze belong to?
Indianer-Seidenpflanze (Asclepias curassavica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Indianer-Seidenpflanze?
The closest relatives of Indianer-Seidenpflanze in the genus Asclepias include Gewöhnliche Seidenpflanze, Inkarnat-Seidenpflanze, knollige Seidenpflanze, Pracht-Seidenpflanze, dwarf milkweed.

Native Range — 53 Countries

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