Asclepias nivea
Caribbean Milkweed, Ipecacuanha
Other regional names: White Milkweed
- White Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias alboaurantiaca Jacq. +3 more
- Asclepias alboaurantiaca Jacq.
- Asclepias nivea var. flava Kuntze
- Asclepias nivea var. intermedia Schltr.
- Asclepias nivea var. normalis Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Asclepias nivea (commonly known as Caribbean milkweed or Ipecacuanha) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Asclepias genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms