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Asclepias curassavica

Scarlet Milkweed

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G5SecureGlobal Rank

Identity

Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.129369

Element CodePDASC020D0

Record TypeSPECIES

ClassificationSpecies

Classification StatusStandard

Name CategoryVascular Plant

Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations

KingdomPlantae

PhylumAnthophyta

ClassDicotyledoneae

OrderGentianales

FamilyApocynaceae

GenusAsclepias

Other Common Names

Bloodflower (EN) bloodflower (EN)

Concept Reference

Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.

Conservation Status

Review Date1991-08-19

Change Date1991-08-19

Edition Date1995-04-05

Edition AuthorsRAKER, C. (TNC-LASP)

Rank Reasons

Widespread species, ranging from southern North America through Central America and into South America.

Range Extent Comments

0-2000 m elevation.

Ecology & Habitat

Other Nations (1)

United StatesNNA

Province	Rank	Native
Florida	SNA	No
Tennessee	SNA	No
California	SNA	No
Louisiana	SNA	No
Hawaii	SNA	No
Texas	SNA	No

Plant Characteristics

Economic Value (Genus)Yes

Roadless Areas (5)

California (3)

Area	Forest	Acres
Arroyo Seco	Angeles National Forest	4,703
San Gabriel Add	Angeles National Forest	2,527
Strawberry Peak	Angeles National Forest	7,245

Puerto Rico (2)

Area	Forest	Acres
El Toro Area	Caribbean National Forest	12,584
Mameyes Area	Caribbean National Forest	11,150

References (2)

D'Arcy, W.G. 1987. Flora of Panama: Checklist and Index. Part I: The Introduction and Checklist. Missouri Botanical Garden. Saint Louis, Missouri.
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.