Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Anderson ex C.B.Clarke) Heine
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 13: 210 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551925
Common Names
- Ascotheca paucinervia
- Few-nerved Milkweed
- Few-nerve Milkweed
Description
Ascotheca paucinervia (also called Few-veined Milkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white to pinkish-purple flowers. It is native to North America, and is usually found in dry, open woods and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Ascotheca paucinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ascotheca paucinervia var. minor Champl. & Senterre
Ascotheca paucinervia var. paucinervia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ascotheca paucinervia is a small, greenish-white umbel of five to ten flowers. The seed is a small, flat, brownish-black seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ascotheca paucinervia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or fall. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Ascotheca paucinervia
Ascotheca paucinervia is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Ascotheca paucinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ascotheca paucinervia?
Ascotheca paucinervia
What is the common name of Ascotheca paucinervia?
Paucinervia Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Ascotheca paucinervia?
Dry, sandy soils in woodlands, fields, and roadsides
Species in the Ascotheca genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,