species 41,758 observations
Tropical Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica
Field notes
Supports All
581
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Queen, Milkweed Tussock Moth, Soldier
9
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Red Milkweed Beetle, Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle, Milkweed Stem Weevil, Milkweed Leaf-miner Fly
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Milkweed Bug, Small Milkweed Bug, Condylostylus patibulatus, Common Milkweed Aphid
16
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Great Spangled Fritillary, Little Glassywing, Banded Hairstreak
551
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Rabbits
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Poisonous
From NC State Extension.