Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stormiana
ID:
543759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morong

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 161 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543091



Common Names

  • Stormiana Araujia
  • Stormiana Araujia-cactus
  • Stormiana Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Morrenia stormiana Malme [unknown]
  • Morrenia schulziana T.Mey. [unknown]
  • Morrenia incana S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Araujia stormiana (also called Storm's 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 stormiana 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 stormiana 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 stormiana 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 stormiana

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

Araujia stormiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia stormiana?

Araujia stormiana

What is the common name of Araujia stormiana?

Storm's Araujia

What is the habitat of Araujia stormiana?

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,