What is Asclepias curassavica commonly called?

It is commonly known in English as blood-flower. In Sri Lanka it is called Kankumbala in Sinhala.

Is Asclepias curassavica native to Sri Lanka?

No. It is recorded as a naturalized exotic in Sri Lanka, meaning it originated elsewhere and has since established itself in the wild without being endemic or native to the island.

Is Asclepias curassavica edible?

No edible parts are recorded for this species. Plants in this genus are widely known to be toxic, so it should not be eaten.

How tall does Asclepias curassavica grow?

It is an erect herbaceous plant that typically reaches about 0.5 to 1 metre in height.

What do the seed pods of Asclepias curassavica look like?

The fruits, called merocarps, are fusiform in shape, 7 to 10 cm long and 1 to 1.2 cm in diameter. They taper to an acute point at the apex and have a smooth, glabrous surface.