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tropical milkweed

Asclepias curassavica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Asclepias

About

Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as tropical milkweed, is a flowering plant species of the milkweed genus, Asclepias. It is native to the American tropics and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Other common names include bloodflower or blood flower, cotton bush, hierba de la cucaracha, Mexican butterfly weed, redhead, scarlet milkweed, and wild ipecacuanha.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tropical milkweed?
The scientific name of tropical milkweed is Asclepias curassavica.
What is the conservation status of tropical milkweed?
The tropical milkweed has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does tropical milkweed belong to?
tropical milkweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does tropical milkweed belong to?
tropical milkweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does tropical milkweed belong to?
tropical milkweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does tropical milkweed belong to?
tropical milkweed belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does tropical milkweed belong to?
tropical milkweed belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does tropical milkweed belong to?
tropical milkweed belongs to the genus Asclepias.