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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Asclepias eriocarpa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies).
Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
A. fremontii. A. kotolo.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Gum
A gum obtained from the latex in the stems can be used for chewing[46, 61, 92, 161, 177]. It is usually boiled in water first until it coagulates and is sometimes mixed with oil[257].
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Medicinal Uses
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A decoction of the plant, and a salve made from it, is used in the treatment of colds[257]. The milky sap is applied on a regular basis to corns in order to gradually remove them[257]. It is also applied to cuts, sores and warts[257]. The powdered dried roots are inhaled to cause sneezing[257]. Smoke from the burning dried plant is inhaled as a treatment for asthma[257].
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Other Uses
Fibre Gum Latex
A fibre from the stems is used for ropes, clothing etc[46, 61, 92, 95, 257]. The fresh stems are soaked in water, or the dried and decaying stems basted with boiling water, in order to remove the fibre[257]. Rubber can be made from latex in the stems and leaves[46, 61, 92, 161, 177]. The leaves contain up to 2.4% latex[112].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Prefers a well-drained light rich or peaty soil in full sun[1, 200]. Succeeds in poor soils. This species is not very hardy in Britain, the plants may need root protection in severe winters[1] but if this is applied as a mulch then it should be removed before new growth begins in the spring because plants are particularly at risk from slugs[K]. Many members of this genus seem to be particularly prone to damage by slugs. The young growth in spring is especially vulnerable, but older growth is also attacked and even well-established plants have been destroyed in wet years[K]. Plants resent root disturbance and are best planted into their final positions whilst small[134]. The flower of many members of this genus can trap insects between its anther cells, the struggles of the insect in escaping ensure the pollination of the plant[207].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best sown in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe in the autumn or in late winter[134, 169]. We have also had good results from sowing the seed in the greenhouse in early spring[K], though stored seed might need 2 - 3 weeks cold stratification[134]. Germination usually takes place in 1 - 3 months at 18°c[134]. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out when they are in active growth in late spring or early summer and give them some protection from slugs until they are growing away strongly. Division in spring. With great care since the plant resents root disturbance. Pot the divisions up and place them in a lightly shaded position in the greenhouse until they are growing away strongly, then plant them out in the summer, giving them some protection from slugs until they are established.. Basal cuttings in late spring. Use shoots about 10cm long with as much of their white underground stem as possible. Pot them up individually and place them in a lightly shaded position in a greenhouse until they are rooting and growing actively. If the plants grow sufficiently, they can be put into their permanent positions in the summer, otherwise keep them in the greenhouse until the following spring and when they are in active growth plant them out into their permanent positions. Give them some protection from slugs until they are established.
Other Names
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Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (California), Mexico (Baja California (Norte))
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Asclepias asperula | Antelope Horns, Spider milkweed, Trailing Milkweed | Perennial | 1.0 |
7-9
| M | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Asclepias brachystephana | Bract milkweed | Perennial | 0.3 |
0-0
| | L | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asclepias californica | California Milkweed, Greene's milkweed | Perennial | 0.5 |
0-0
| | L | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Asclepias currasavica | Blood Flower | Perennial | 2.0 |
10-12
| F | LMH | N | M | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Asclepias decumbens | | Perennial | 0.9 |
-
| | L | SN | DM | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asclepias erosa | Desert Milkweed | Perennial | 0.8 |
0-0
| | L | N | DM | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Asclepias galioides | Bedstraw Milkweed | Perennial | 0.4 |
-
| | L | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Asclepias hallii | Purple Silkweed, Hall's milkweed | Perennial | 1.0 |
3-7
| | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Asclepias incarnata | Swamp Milkweed, Swamp Butterfly Weed, Marsh Milkweed | Perennial | 1.2 |
3-8
| M | LM | SN | DMWe | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Asclepias involucrata | Dwarf Milkweed | Perennial | 0.0 |
-
| | L | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Asclepias lanceolata | Purple Silkweed, Fewflower milkweed | Perennial | 1.2 |
4-8
| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Asclepias latifolia | Broadleaf Milkweed | Perennial | 0.8 |
-
| | L | SN | DM | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Asclepias mexicana | | Perennial | 0.8 |
5-9
| | L | SN | DM | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Asclepias ovalifolia | Oval-leaf milkweed | Perennial | 0.6 |
5-9
| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Asclepias pumila | Low Milkweed, Plains milkweed | Perennial | 0.4 |
5-9
| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Asclepias purpurascens | Purple Milkweed | Perennial | 0.8 |
-
| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia | Fourleaf Milkweed | Perennial | 0.5 |
4-8
| | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Asclepias rubra | Red Silkweed | Perennial | 1.2 |
4-8
| | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Asclepias speciosa | Showy Milkweed | Perennial | 0.8 |
3-9
| | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Asclepias subulata | Rush Milkweed | Perennial | 2.0 |
5-9
| | L | SN | DM | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Asclepias sullivantii | Prairie milkweed | Perennial | 1.2 |
0-0
| | L | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Asclepias syriaca | Common Milkweed, Silkweed, Milkweed | Perennial | 1.0 |
3-8
| M | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Asclepias tuberosa | Pleurisy Root, Butterfly milkweed, Rolfs' milkweed, Indian Paintbrush | Perennial | 0.8 |
3-9
| M | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Asclepias viridiflora | Green Milkweed, Green comet milkweed | Perennial | 1.0 |
0-0
| | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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