Asclepias humistrata
Pinewoods Milkweed, Sandhill Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias amplexicaulis Michx.
- Asclepias amplexicaulis Michx.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias humistrata (commonly known as Pinewoods Milkweed or Sandhill Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Asclepias genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina