Asclepias leptopus
Also known as: Asclepias suffrutex Standl.
- Asclepias suffrutex Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Asclepias leptopus is a shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Asclepias is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest