Asclepias albens
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Asclepias |
| Species: | A. albens |
| Binomial name | |
| Asclepias albens | |
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Asclepias albens is a species of widespread, perennial flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.[2][3] This milkweed is endemic to South Africa. It is the most common milkweed there. It grows in grassland at an altitude of 10-1700 m in the grassy biome. It grows in grasslands prone to frequent burning and full sunlight, often in rocky areas. Its common name is cartwheels.[4] It is in the family Apocynaceae.
References
- ↑ "The Global Biodiversity Information Facility".
- 1 2 "Asclepias albens (E.Mey.) Schltr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Asclepias albens (E.Mey.) Schltr". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Asclepias albens | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2026-06-11.