EPPO Global Database

Gomphocarpus physocarpus(GOPPH)

Overview
Code created in: 1996-10-28

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: GOPPH
  • Preferred name: Gomphocarpus physocarpus
  • Authority: Meyer

Notes

Southern Africa. Cultivated as an ornamental. Introduced in Spain, India, China, tropical Africa, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America (tropical), Australia


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Asclepias physocarpa (Meyer) Schlechtendal

Common names
Name Language
balloon cotton bush English (AU)
balloon cotton bush English
balloon plant English
bishop's balls English
butterfly flower English
gomphocarpus English (US)
nailhead English
swan milkweed English
swan plant English
Schwanenseidenpflanze German
gomphocarpe French
paina-de-seda Portuguese
monarkballongbuske Swedish
пузыреплодник Russian