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milkweed

Gomphocarpus fruticosus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Gomphocarpus fruticosus (milkweed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish algodoncillo

French Faux Cotonnier

German Strauch-Seidenpflanze

Portuguese falso-algodoeiro

Similar Species in Gomphocarpus

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Balloon cotton bush

Gomphocarpus physocarpus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of milkweed?

The scientific name of milkweed is Gomphocarpus fruticosus. It belongs to the genus Gomphocarpus.

Where does milkweed live?

milkweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Georgia, Greece.

What family does milkweed belong to?

milkweed (Gomphocarpus fruticosus) belongs to the genus Gomphocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

What kingdom does milkweed belong to?

milkweed (Gomphocarpus fruticosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of milkweed?

The closest relatives of milkweed in the genus Gomphocarpus include Balloon cotton bush.