Genus

Asclepias

10 species in this taxon

Asclepias (Asclepias) is a genus of closely related species sharing distinctive morphological features. Notable species include Bloodflower, broadleaf milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, and Common Milkweed. It belongs to Apocynaceae (Apocynaceae).

Species in this Genus

Bloodflower

Asclepias curassavica

LC

broadleaf milkweed

Asclepias latifolia

EX

Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

NE

Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

NE

dwarf milkweed

Asclepias ovalifolia

NE

Greek Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

NE

green comet milkweed

Asclepias viridiflora

NE

Mead's milkweed

Asclepias meadii

EX

Pleurisy Root

Asclepias incarnata

NE

Poke Milkweed

Asclepias exaltata

LC