• Asclepias curassavica , commonly known as tropical milkweed , [3] is a flowering plant species of the milkweed genus, Asclepias . (wikipedia.org)
  • Planting Asclepias curassavica in nonnative regions therefore remains controversial and criticized. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica is sometimes used in butterfly gardens (see above for concerns for monarchs) or as a cut flower. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica is described by NatureServe as a "widespread species, ranging from southern North America through Central America and into South America. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica was introduced to Australia prior to 1869 and is widespread in parts of Queensland. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica contains several cardiac glycosides , [17] including asclepin, [18] calotropin, uzarin and their free genins, calactin, coroglucigenin and uzarigenin. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most abundant cardiac glycoside present in Asclepias curassavica leaves is voruscharin, which comprises around 40% of the total cardiac glycoside content in leaves. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica Lour. (wikimedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica L. (qld.gov.au)
  • The Xerces Society does not recommend planting tropical milkweed ( Asclepias curassavica ), for instance. (birdsandblooms.com)
  • Some of the milkweed species have a history of medicinal use including common milkweed (wart removal and lung diseases), and butterfly weed, A . tuberosa (also known as pleurisy root, used for pleurisy and other lung disease). (usda.gov)
  • However, as you'll see in my seed comments for A. tuberosa , that species maintains seed viability for a good number of years. (robsplants.com)
  • If you live in Chicago you can plant Mexican species (Asclepias mexicana) or Asclepias tuberosa, don't plant our species. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias incarnata, more commonly known as swamp milkweed , is a native perennial found throughout most of the United States. (tnnursery.net)
  • A long-lived perennial herb in the milkweed family ( Asclepiadaceae ), Mead's milkweed ( Asclepias meadii ) is a federally threatened species. (fws.gov)
  • Asclepias ovalifolia, commonly known as Oval-leaf Milkweed, is a stunning perennial plant that can grow up to 0.6m by 1m. (sheffields.com)
  • Asclepias decumbens is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). (pfaf.org)
  • Alternatively, native milkweed species (such as showy milkweed , narrowleaf milkweed , and desert milkweed for California [10] ) are suggested for butterfly gardens . (wikipedia.org)
  • [9] Unlike the milkweed species native to these locations, the tropical milkweed does not go dormant in the winter causing non-migratory groups of butterflies to form. (wikipedia.org)
  • Spicebush swallowtails, zebra swallowtails, painted ladies, gulf fritillaries, mourning cloaks, monarchs, greater sulphurs, American ladies and various skippers are among the many butterfly species that flit through Mississippi and Louisiana. (countryroadsmagazine.com)
  • Across the environmentally and topographically complex western landscape, we include 8,427 observations of adults and juvenile monarchs, as well as 20,696 records from 13 milkweed host plant species. (frontiersin.org)
  • In a recent presentation, I promoted the planting of milkweed for monarchs and highlighted the diversity of 19 milkweed species found in Kansas. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • Compiling information from Chip Taylor and a 2018 Iowa study in Frontiers of Ecological Evolution on milkweed preference by monarchs , I landed on promotion of the following seven yellow-highlighted species. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • The following seven milkweed species offer aesthetically pleasing milkweed species that are good larval hosts for monarchs and good nectar sources for a variety of insects. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • The monarch butterfly evolved along with the presence of prairie milkweed species throughout the Great Plains and Midwest during the 10,000 years since the last Ice Age. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • Asclepias is dedicated to Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine. (plantzafrica.com)
  • Asclepias is named for the Greek god of healing Asklepios, while viridiflora means with green flowers. (vplants.org)
  • Although plant communities and land uses differ among this milkweed's range, Mead's milkweed occurs with the same common species throughout its range such as big bluestem ( Andropogon gerardii ) , little bluestem ( Schizachrium scoparium ), and prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis ) which are found in both prairie and glade and barren milkweed habitats. (fws.gov)
  • Asclepias are rarely cultivated other than in native plant gardens and natural areas. (plantzafrica.com)
  • For instance, they engage in an interesting reproductive behavior that involves depositing their eggs on various milkweed plant species. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • Entire species depend on this humble yet beautiful plant. (snagmetalsmith.org)
  • It is quite drought tolerant,(not in the same league though as Asclepias A. eriocarpa, erosa or californica ) plant, water well first summer and ignore. (laspilitas.com)
  • If the monarch or other butterfly has not evolved with the milkweed they may have limited tolerance for the particular alkaloid or latex of the plant species. (laspilitas.com)
  • Because of human-caused reductions of host plant milkweed species through the monarch migration corridor, this butterfly is in decline. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • Like all members of the Asclepias genus, Longleaf milkweed is a larval host plant for Monarch and Queen butterflies. (flawildflowers.org)
  • One of the most important things you can do to aid pollinators and support their migration and life cycles is to plant species that flower in different seasons," Paler says. (tnaqua.org)
  • lanceolata (Ives) Gray is a variety which has been reported from Indiana but which I am referring to the species, as some authors do, because I am not able to separate the two. (vplants.org)
  • Asclepias incarnate grows in upright clumps of fleshy white tubers. (tnnursery.net)
  • All milkweed species disperse seeds in this manner. (tnnursery.net)
  • Seeds or plants of some species are available from various sources, such as Johnny's and Well-Sweep Herb Farm. (beeculture.com)
  • These species are well-documented in the book Kansas Wildflowers and Weeds by Michael John Haddock, Craig C. Freeman, and Janét E. Bare. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • Although no specific reports have been seen for this species, many, if not all, members of this genus contain toxic resinoids, alkaloids and cardiac glycosides[274]. (pfaf.org)
  • This widespread species of Asclepias is varied over its range and a number of distinct ecotypes can be observed. (plantzafrica.com)
  • Since the width of the leaves is the only distinguishing character, it is best to consider the species as one with variable foliage. (vplants.org)
  • I will summarize the current plight of the monarch, review its life cycle and why it is in decline, and recommend seven milkweed species we should be planting more frequently in our urban landscapes to attempt to aid monarch recovery. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • If you're looking for ways to make your yard more attractive to pollinators, here are five species Paler suggest planting that pair well with pollinators native to East Tennessee and the surrounding region. (tnaqua.org)
  • The monarch is a relatively large butterfly in the family Nymphalidae that specializes on milkweed larval hosts in the genus Asclepias . (frontiersin.org)
  • Of the aforementioned milkweed species, Green Milkweed Grasshoppers may show preferences towards one over another. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • Around a hundred species are found worldwide with slightly over half of those being native to the U.S. Members of the milkweed family, the plants are found along roadsides as well as in fields, meadows, prairies, and thickets. (beeculture.com)
  • This page lists all species profiled on PIER with common names beginning with the letter D . A list of all PIER species by common name is also available, but it is a large list and may take a while to load on systems with slower internet connections. (hear.org)
  • Browse this list or use the 'find' function on your web browser to search by common name, then use the link provided to access the species information via its scientific name. (hear.org)
  • The species epithet longifolia literally translates to "long leaf," hence the common name. (flawildflowers.org)
  • The common name of wormwood or mugwort may refer to other species of ARTEMISIA. (bvsalud.org)
  • The young shoots and young pods of some species are eaten as a vegetable once the sap is removed. (beeculture.com)
  • [4] It is native to the American tropics [5] and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species . (wikipedia.org)
  • The Green Milkweed Grasshopper, scientifically known as Phymateus viridipes , is a species of grasshopper native to Africa. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • The only species of columbine native to eastern North America, it is often pollinated by hummingbirds and long-tongued insects. (tnaqua.org)
  • The more southern butterflies accumulate large amounts of the compounds from other milkweed species and are in fact toxic. (usda.gov)
  • Nectar plants can attract different species of butterflies but host plants are species specific. (countryroadsmagazine.com)
  • The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). (pfaf.org)
  • Imperiled Pollinator Profiles 3-2 plants for butterflies) where appropriate, roadsides also provide an ideal opportunity to increase habitat connectivity for many species, including pollinators. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Grow groups of Asclepias to help these vulnerable butterflies. (selectseeds.com)
  • Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Stathmostelma spectabile subsp. (co.zw)
  • Because the locations change, the numbers of species in bloom, and the number of plants in bloom, cannot usually be directly compared from trip to trip. (tchester.org)
  • A total of 41 plants and 47 animals are on the European list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern. (belgium.be)
  • Two posters include illustrations of the majority of the plants and animals species concerned. (belgium.be)
  • The Natural Heritage Database is a continuously updated inventory of rare plants and animal species and representative ecological communities in New Jersey. (pbase.com)
  • It contains information collected by the Office of Natural Lands Management on rare plants, animals, and ecological communities as well as data on rare animals provided by the Endangered and Nongame Species Program. (pbase.com)
  • There are over 800 endangered plants and species of special concern in NJ. (pbase.com)
  • About 760 species occur in North America north of Mexico, and of these 147 species have been found in Mississippi. (countryroadsmagazine.com)
  • Check out our milkweed section for this plant's complete profile, and come back every Friday when we add a new species! (naturedigger.com)
  • This species features the most vividly colored blossoms of all the milkweeds. (beeculture.com)
  • The procedure is conducted using the committee procedure during which the Commission asks Member States to vote in favour of or against a list of species the scientific relevance of which has been previously validated by the European Scientific Forum on Invasive Alien Species . (belgium.be)
  • I will probably only record the detailed information given in this page as long as the number of species in bloom is relatively few. (tchester.org)
  • This page gives information about the 2009-2010 bloom for all species in this area, with emphasis on the annuals that are responsible for the widespread showy blooms that appear in some years on the desert floor. (tchester.org)
  • Several strategies exist for Mead's Milkweed recovery, which include habitat protection and management, increasing size and number of populations, conducting more research, and working with landowners and managers to promote the conservation of this species. (fws.gov)
  • These results add to our knowledge of range and occupancy determinants for migratory species and provide a tool that can be used by conservation biologists and researchers interested in interactions among climate, hosts and host-specific animals, and by managers for prioritizing future conservation actions at regional to watershed scales. (frontiersin.org)
  • A species of ARTEMISIA that contains judaicin (eudesmane type sesquiterpene lactone). (bvsalud.org)
  • With high monarch larvae survivorship, and being relatively easy to establish from plugs, these seven milkweed species are good selections to grow in any sunny garden spot. (dyckarboretum.org)
  • In general, the Green Milkweed Grasshopper's life cycle is indicative of typical grasshopper species, with some regional variations in their distribution and habitat preferences. (whatsthatbug.com)
  • G2G3) is used to indicate the range of uncertainty in the status of a species or community. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Get a list of species for your area or find other wildlife information . (qld.gov.au)
  • Information from this database is available to assist individuals in the preservation of habitat for rare species and ecological communities. (pbase.com)
  • This combination includes species that bloom in spring, summer and fall, making them ideal for attracting pollinators year-round. (tnaqua.org)
  • it only records the species I've seen in bloom on my hikes that occur roughly every fourth day. (tchester.org)
  • Once many species are in bloom, it would be too much work to record them all. (tchester.org)
  • This regulation sets out the rules designed to prevent, minimise and mitigate the adverse effects on biodiversity of the introduction and propagation of invasive alien species considered to be of concern in the Member States of the Union. (belgium.be)
  • The European Commission draws up the list of invasive alien species of concern to the European Union. (belgium.be)
  • This list changes and is regularly updated to reflect emerging species of concern to the EU. (belgium.be)
  • The "concerning" character of an invasive alien species is determined after a risk assessment carried out according to objective criteria. (belgium.be)