Asclepias curassavica - Wikipedia
Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as tropical milkweed, [3] is a flowering plant species of the milkweed genus, Asclepias. [4] It is native to the American tropics [5] and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species.
Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) - Gardenia
Noted for its very long blooming season, Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed) is an upright evergreen sub-shrub boasting eye-catching clusters of orange-red flowers adorned with yellow hoods from early summer to fall.
Asclepias curassavica - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Brilliant orange-red with yellow flowers in clusters spanning 2-4" across. Each cluster can contain 6 to 15 flowers. The narrow leaves are simple, alternate, opposite, or whorled. The medium green leaves may have a white midrib. The stems can be simple or branched.
How to Grow and Care for Blood Flower - The Spruce
2024年4月2日 · Blood flower (Asclepias curassavica) is a beautiful tropical milkweed with stunning orange, yellow, and red flowers, but grow it with caution.
Bloodflower (Asclepias Curassavica) Growing & Care Guide for …
2024年1月31日 · Asclepias curassavica is a lush, hardy, perennial sub-shrub that’s resistant to pests, diseases and hungry deer. Asclepias curassavica photograph by Malcolm Manners. It is a bright, charming flower sporting perfumed clusters of orange and yellow blossoms.
Asclepias curassavica - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Asclepias curassavica, commonly called blood flower, tropical milkweed, or scarlet milkweed, is a tender, evergreen perennial in the dogbane family. It is thought to be native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, but has escaped cultivation and naturalized worldwide in many tropical and subtropical areas.
Tropical Milkweed, Asclepias currasavica - Wisconsin Horticulture
Learn more about tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica, in this article... It has showy orange and red flowers that are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and is a favorite food of monarch butterfly caterpillars.
With numerous common names including tropical milkweed, blood-fl ower, scarlet milkweed, sunset fl ower and silkweed, Asclepias curas-savica is an interesting member of the milkweed family (Asclepiada-ceae) thought to be native to the Caribbean, South America, Central America or Mexico. It is now found worldwide in the tropics.
Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) in the Milkweeds …
Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is a larval host plant for the Monarch and Queen butterflies, and an important Monarch Way Station plant. It is an excellent source of nectar for late season butterflies and moths, drawing a variety of pollinators.
Asclepias curassavica (bloodflower) | CABI Compendium
2013年8月1日 · This datasheet on Asclepias curassavica covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information.