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tropical milkweed

Asclepias curassavica

Tropical milkweed is a bright and colorful flower that attracts butterflies. Its lovely orange and yellow petals make it a favorite in gardens and parks.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The tropical milkweed has upright stems, narrow green leaves, and clusters of vibrant, two-toned flowers. Its blossoms are typically bright orange with a yellow or red center, making them stand out distinctly against the foliage and attracting attention.

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaGentianalesApocynaceaeAsclepias
tropical milkweed
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tropical milkweed

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

It is sometimes called 'Bloodflower' for its fiery colors!

Its seeds float like tiny parachutes on the breeze!

Many butterflies, not just monarchs, love its sweet nectar!

The plant's sticky sap can irritate skin if touched!

特殊能力

能力

Monarch Magnet

Tropical milkweed has leaves that monarch caterpillars eat to grow, helping them store toxins to deter predators.

能力

Sticky Shield

Tropical milkweed can ooze a milky, bitter sap when damaged, which helps it defend against hungry herbivores.

能力

Wind Rider Seeds

Tropical milkweed has seeds with silky tufts, allowing them to glide on the wind for wide dispersal and new growth.

サイズと詳細

高さ
50-150 cm
広がり
30-90 cm
花の大きさ
1-2 cm
開花時期
Year-round in warm climates, summer-fall in temperate regions
食用
いいえ
毒性
中程度
ライフサイクル
多年生
受粉方法
昆虫

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

larvae feed on leaves

pollinates

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

adults visit flowers for nectar

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

bees collect nectar from flowers

eats

Oleander aphid

Aphis nerii

aphids feed on plant sap

特徴

別名

Bloodflower

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

While tropical milkweed is beautiful, it's best to look and not touch too much, as some parts can be milky and sticky.

よくある質問

tropical milkweedの高さは何ですか?

50-150 cm

tropical milkweedの広がりは何ですか?

30-90 cm

tropical milkweedの花の大きさは何ですか?

1-2 cm

tropical milkweedの開花時期は何ですか?

Year-round in warm climates, summer-fall in temperate regions

tropical milkweedの食用は何ですか?

いいえ

tropical milkweedの毒性は何ですか?

中程度

tropical milkweedのライフサイクルは何ですか?

多年生

tropical milkweedの受粉方法は何ですか?

昆虫

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