Asclepiadoideae Collection

Marsdenia mollissima
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cynanchum crassifolium

Orbea commutata, syn. Caralluma sprengeri

Swallow-wort -Vincetoxicum hirundinaria-, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

Asclepias volubilis
Illustration by George Forster of Asclepias volubilis

Calotropis procera, rubber bush
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Ceropegia candelabrum, ceropegia
Illustration from Hortus Indicus Malabaricus (1678-1703) by Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Orbea variegata, toad cactus
Sketch 300 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hoya cf. diversifolia
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Oxypetalum banksii
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cynanchum suaveolens

Ditassa banksii
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Asclepias suaveolens

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Discover the captivating world of Asclepiadoideae, a diverse and intriguing family of plants within the order Apocynales. This family, also known as the Milkweeds or Dogbane family, is characterized by their milky sap and unique morphology. Orbea commutata, or Caralluma sprengeri, is a popular Swallow-wort species, native to Africa. Its succulent stems and fleshy leaves make it an interesting addition to any collection. Swallow-wort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria, is in full bloom in Thuringia, Germany, showcasing its beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers. Asclepias volubilis, also known as the Mexican milkweed, is a climbing plant with striking bell-shaped flowers. Calotropis procera, or the rubber bush, is a large shrub native to Africa and Asia, known for its latex sap used in the production of natural rubber. Ceropegia candelabrum, commonly known as the Ceropegia or string of beads plant, is a trailing succulent with unique, tubular flowers. Orbea variegata, or the toad cactus, is a succulent native to South Africa, characterized by its distinctive, variegated leaves. Hoya cf. Diversifolia, a type of Hoya, is a popular houseplant known for its attractive, waxy flowers. Oxypetalum banksii, or the pink-flowered nightshade, is a small shrub native to South America, producing beautiful, fragrant flowers. Ditassa banksii, or the false milkweed, is a climbing plant with distinctive, fuzzy leaves and bell-shaped flowers. Marsdenia mollissima, or the velvet milkweed, is a trailing plant native to Africa, producing beautiful, white, tubular flowers. Each of these fascinating Asclepiadoideae species adds unique beauty and intrigue to the world of plants.