Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
543747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 119 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543079



Common Names

  • Angustifolia Araujia
  • Angustifolia Araujia-cactus
  • Angustifolia Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Lagenia angustifolia (Hook. & Arn.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Physianthus angustifolius Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Araujia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Araujia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Araujia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as it can provide a splash of color to a garden. It is also used to control erosion in areas prone to flooding.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Araujia angustifolia has small, white flowers with a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Araujia angustifolia is a perennial shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Araujia angustifolia

Araujia angustifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Araujia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia angustifolia?

Araujia angustifolia

What is the common name of Araujia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaf Araujia

What is the habitat of Araujia angustifolia?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2646633: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.