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

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

dwarf milkweed

Asclepias ovalifolia

NE