Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brachystephana
ID:
749141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Fontella & Goyder

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 26: 11 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748474



Common Names

  • Araujia Brachystephana
  • Cup-and-Saucer Vine
  • Cupflower Vine


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Description

Araujia brachystephana (also called Short-stalked Araujia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family, Apocynaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and ridges.

Uses & Benefits

Araujia brachystephana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Araujia brachystephana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Araujia brachystephana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and some leaves. The sections should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Araujia brachystephana

Araujia brachystephana is native to tropical South America.

Araujia brachystephana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia brachystephana?

Araujia brachystephana

What is the common name of Araujia brachystephana?

Short-Stemmed Araujia

Where is Araujia brachystephana native to?

Brazil

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.