Asclepias incarnata
Swamp milkweed
Asclepia incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a striking perennial native to North American wetlands. Renowned for its vibrant pink clusters, this medicinal plant serves as a vital nectar source for pollinators. Traditionally used in herbalism, it holds significant ecological importance for supporting monarch butterfly populations and local biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Asclepias incarnata
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Asclepia incarnata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Asclepias.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asclepias | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Asclepia incarnata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russia, it is called Ваточник мясо-красный, while in the Netherlands, it is referred to as Rode zijdeplant. German speakers call it Sumpf-Seidenpflanze, and in Sweden, it is known as Rosensidenört. Additionally, in China, the species is identified as 沼澤乳草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Ваточник мясо-красный | Wikidata |
| nl | Rode zijdeplant | Wikidata |
| de | Sumpf-Seidenpflanze | Wikidata |
| sv | Rosensidenört | Wikidata |
| zh | 沼澤乳草 | Wikidata |
| hu | hússzínű selyemkóró | Wikidata |
| pl | Trojeść krwista | Wikidata |
| arz | اسكليبياس انكارناتا | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沼泽乳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 沼澤乳草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several different regions of the world. In Europe, its presence can be found within the territory of South European Russia. Moving across the Atlantic, it is widely distributed throughout Eastern Canada, specifically in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species also extends its range into Western Canada, where it is located in Manitoba. These varied locations demonstrate the plant's ability to thrive in diverse environments across both continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Asclepias incarnata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardenolide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardenolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |