Apocynaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Gentianales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 426 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Asclepias subulata Decne.
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Asclepias variegata L.
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Parsonsia eucalyptophylla F.Muell.
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Cryptolepis oblongifolia (Meisn.) Schltr.
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Adenium obesum subsp. multiflorum (Klotzsch) G.D.Rowley
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Asclepias vestita Hook. & Arn.
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Catharanthus ovalis Markgr.
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Matelea baldwyniana (Sweet) Woodson
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Nerium oleander L.
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Hoya pubicalyx Merr.
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Apocynum cannabinum L.
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⚠️ Poisonous
Carissa haematocarpa (Eckl.) A.DC.
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Apocynaceae plants belong to the Gentianales order in the Plantae kingdom. Inflorescences holding distinctive flowers grow at the tops of the stems. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Apocynaceae is classified in the order Gentianales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. This species was first formally published as a distinct species in 1970.
Yes, some Apocynaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Apocynaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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