Asclepiadaceae

A family of some 210 genera and 2000 species mainly from tropical and sub-tropical regions. Most are climbers and erect herbs with a few shrubs.  [FNSW].  Represented in the Hortus by a number of ornamental species.

Plants in this Family

1. Araujia sericifera Brot.
2. Asclepias curassavica L.
3. Brachystelma tuberosum R.Br.
4. Gomphocarpus fruticosus (L.) Spreng.
5. Hoya australis R.Br. ex J.Traill
6. Hoya bella Hook.
7. Hoya carnosa (L.f.) R.Br.
8. Hoya imperialis Lindl.
9. Hoya species unidentified [1]
10. Hoya species unidentified [2]
11. Periploca graeca L.
12. Physianthus elata unidentified
13. Physostelma wallichii Wight
14. Stephanotis floribunda Brongn.
15. Tweedia coerulea D.Don ex Sweet