The genus Asclepias L. (Apocynaceae) in the collections of the National Botanical Garden (Institute) “Al. Ciubotaru”
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52673/18570461.26.2-81.07Keywords:
Asclepias L, medicinal plants, acclimatizationAbstract
The article describes four medicinal and melliferous species of the genus Asclepias L. (A. incarnata L., A. curassavica L., A. syriaca L., A. tuberosa L.) introduced and studied at the National Botanical Garden (Institute) “Al. Ciubotaru” of the Moldova State University. Morphological descriptions of the taxa are presented, accompanied by original photographs, information on their distribution ranges, the profile of their bioactive compounds and their therapeutic importance. The study also evaluates phenological characteristics, as well as the growth and developmental features of the plants under ex situ conditions. The results of the study show that, based on the duration and abundance of flowering, the species A. incarnata and A. syriaca are of practical interest for the pharmaceutical and beekeeping sectors.
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