RNGR.net is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service and Southern Regional Extension Forestry and is a colloborative effort between these two agencies.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Forest Service Southern Regional Extension Forestry Southern Regional Extension Forestry

Skip to content. | Skip to navigation

The Forest Service National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) is a leading source of technical information for nurseries and land managers regarding production and planting of trees and other native plants for reforestation, restoration, and conservation.

 
NPN Protocol Details Image

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 2024/07/01). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.