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Asclepias (humistrata)

Gabriel Campbell-Martinez
Graduate Research Assisstant
University of Florida
Milton, Florida 32124
7274521333
camp5595@ufl.edu

Family Scientific Name: Apocynaceae
Family Common Name: Dogbane family
Scientific Name: Asclepias humistrata Walter
Common Name: sandhill milkeed
General Distribution: Southeast USA on secondary beach dunes, sandhills, and dry disturbed sites.
Known Invasiveness: Not known to be invasive
Propagation Goal: Plants
Propagation Method: Seed
ProductType: Propagules (seeds, cutings, poles, etc.)
Time To Grow: 28 days
Target Specifications: How to germinate this plant.
Propagule Collection: Collect seeds when follicle is dehisced or dehisces upon the slight application of pressure.
Propagule Processing: Seeds were removed from follicle by hand.
Pre-Planting Treatments: Plants have been seeded 48 hours after collection with over 80% germination and therefore do not need any pretreatments.
Establishment Phase: Seeds germinate (at least 70% germination of viable seed) in constant or fluctuating temperatures, in light (12 hr photoperiod) or dark, with optimal temperatures between 24-28 degrees Celsius.
Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: Once dried, seeds can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for at least 15 months and retain high viability.
Length of Storage: 15 months or more
References: Campbell GE. 2016. Dormancy and germination characteristics of 2 Florida native forbs, Asclepias humistrata and Lupinus diffuses. University of Florida. Master’s Thesis.

Citation:

Campbell-Martínez, Gabriel Eduardo. 2017. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cutings, poles, etc.) Asclepias humistrata Walter Plants University of Florida Milton, Florida. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/04/19). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.