Question 1

What is Asclepias curassavica commonly called?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is Asclepias curassavica native to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Is Asclepias curassavica edible?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How tall does Asclepias curassavica grow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What do the seed pods of Asclepias curassavica look like?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What family does Asclepias curassavica belong to?

Accepted Answer

It belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae, a group of plants typically characterized by milky latex and pod-like fruits.

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