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dwarf milkweed

Asclepias ovalifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Gentianales (อันดับดอกหรีดเขา)
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Asclepias
Species
Asclepias ovalifolia (dwarf milkweed)

Names in Other Languages

French asclépiade à feuilles ovées

Similar Species in Asclepias

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broadleaf milkweed
Asclepias latifolia
Extinct
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Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Not Evaluated
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green comet milkweed
Asclepias viridiflora
Not Evaluated
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Pleurisy Root
Asclepias incarnata
Not Evaluated
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Poke Milkweed
Asclepias exaltata
Least Concern
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Mead's milkweed
Asclepias meadii
Extinct
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Greek Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
Not Evaluated
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Bloodflower
Asclepias curassavica
Least Concern
View all species in Asclepias →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dwarf milkweed?
The scientific name of dwarf milkweed is Asclepias ovalifolia. It belongs to the genus Asclepias.
Where does dwarf milkweed live?
dwarf milkweed is found in Found in Canada.. Countries include Canada.
What family does dwarf milkweed belong to?
dwarf milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia) belongs to the genus Asclepias, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
What kingdom does dwarf milkweed belong to?
dwarf milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of dwarf milkweed?
The closest relatives of dwarf milkweed in the genus Asclepias include broadleaf milkweed, Common Milkweed, green comet milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Poke Milkweed.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Asclepias — 10 Species

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broadleaf milkweed
Asclepias latifolia
EX 🐾
Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
NE 🐾
green comet milkweed
Asclepias viridiflora
NE 🐾
Pleurisy Root
Asclepias incarnata
NE 🐾
Poke Milkweed
Asclepias exaltata
LC 🐾
Mead's milkweed
Asclepias meadii
EX 🐾
Greek Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
NE 🐾
Bloodflower
Asclepias curassavica
LC 🐾
Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
NE
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dwarf milkweed
Asclepias ovalifolia
NE
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