| Family | APOCYNACEAE |
| Genus species | Asclepias velutina (Schltr.) Schltr. trib. Asclepiadeae |
| Synonyms | Gomphocarpus velutinus Schltr. |
| Habitat | sandy grassland |
| Altitude | 900-1200m |
| Description | stems pubescent, leaves erect, 2-3cm, linear, acute, margins revolute, umbels lateral and terminal, 3-6-flowered, sepals lanceolate, acute, corolla lobes 5mm, ovate, acute |
| Size | 7-12cm |
| Color | purple |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a poor, sandy soil alpine house, sandy soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Northern Provinces) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | APOCYNACEAE
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