Asclepias stellifera
Also known as: Asclepias simplex (Schltr.) Schltr. +3 more
- Asclepias simplex (Schltr.) Schltr.
- Gomphocarpus revolutus (E.Mey.) D.Dietr.
- Gomphocarpus simplex Schltr.
- Lagarinthus revolutus E.Mey.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias stellifera is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Asclepias is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, Swaziland