Apocynaceae (Apocynum)

Protocol Information for:

Label_title:
Apocynum (androsaemifolium)

Family Names:

Family Scientific Name:
Apocynaceae

Family Common Name:
Dogbane family

Scientific Names:

Genus:
Apocynum

Species:
androsaemifolium

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Species Authority:
L.

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Authors:

Jim Barner

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Common Name:
Spreading dogbane

Species Code:
APAN2

Ecotype:
BLM, Seeds of Success: USFS land, Boise National Forest, about 13 miles northeast of Boise off of Bogus Basin Road, Boise County, Idaho: 5562 ft. elevation

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Propagation Goal:
seeds

Propagation Method:
seed

Product Type:
Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)

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Grow Time:
0

Target Specifications:

Propagation Collection:
Small lot, 0.71 pounds, hand collected into cloth bag.

Propagation Processing/Propagule Characteristics:
METHOD OF CLEANING: Seed lot is first processed using a Westrup Model LA-H laboratory brush machine, with a #10 mantel, at medium speed. Seeds are then air-screened using an office Clipper, with a top screen: #5 triangle and a bottom screen: 50 x 50 wire, medium speed, low air. Number of Seeds per Pound: 1,334,117, Purity: 92%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 95% Filled, TZ: 92% (Oregon State University Seed Laboratory Analysis)

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Harvesting, Storage and Shipping:
Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit

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Other Comments:
Very small lots present a cleaning and testing challenge, results may not be typical.

References:

Citation:
Barner, Jim. 2009. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Apocynum androsaemifolium L. seeds USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory Bend, Oregon. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/05/13). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.

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