Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sericifera
ID:
543756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brot.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 12: 62 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543088



Common Names

  • Sericifera Araujia
  • Sericifera Araujia-cactus
  • Sericifera Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Apocynum volubile Vell. [unknown]
  • Physianthus albens Mart. [unknown]
  • Araujia albens (Mart.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Araujia calycina Decne. [unknown]
  • Araujia hortorum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Araujia sericifera calycina (Decne.) Malme [unknown]
  • Araujia sericifera hortorum (E.Fourn.) Malme [unknown]
  • Araujia undulata Vis. [unknown]
  • Araujia sericifera hortorum (E.Fourn.) Augusto & Edesio [unknown]
  • Araujia sericifera hortorum (E.Fourn.) Malme [unknown]

Description

Araujia sericifera (also called White-flowered Moth Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Araujia sericifera 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 sericifera 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 sericifera 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 sericifera

Araujia sericifera can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Araujia sericifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia sericifera?

Araujia sericifera

What is the common name of Araujia sericifera?

Silky Araujia

What is the habitat of Araujia sericifera?

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