Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
scalae
ID:
749076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hicken) Fontella & Goyder

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 26: 11 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748409



Common Names

  • Araujia Scalae
  • Scalae Araujia
  • Scalae Araujia Scalae


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Synonyms

  • Oxypetalum scalae Hicken [unknown]
  • Hickenia scalae Lillo [unknown]
  • Morrenia scalae (Hicken) Goyder [unknown]

Description

Araujia scalae (also called 'scaled milk vine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a climbing shrub, growing in open woodlands and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Araujia scalae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Araujia scalae has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Araujia scalae is a perennial vine that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Araujia scalae

Araujia scalae is native to South America and is found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Araujia scalae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia scalae?

Araujia scalae

What is the common name of Araujia scalae?

Scala's Araujia

Where is Araujia scalae found?

Araujia scalae is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

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

Cristóbal María Hicken (1875-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hicken' 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.