| Family | APOCYNACEAE |
| Genus species | Asclepias monticola N.E.Br. trib. Asclepiadeae |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 1900-2000m |
| Description | stems scabrously pubescent, leaves 4-6 pairs, shortly petiolate, 2-4cm, ovate-lanceolate, acute, thinly scabrously pubescent, umbels 2-3, lateral and terminal, pedicellate |
| Size | 5-13cm |
| Color | greenish, green-purple |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | APOCYNACEAE
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