Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
subhastata
ID:
543760

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 293 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543092



Common Names

  • Subhastata Araujia
  • Subhastata Araujia-cactus
  • Subhastata Cactus


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Description

Araujia subhastata (also called 'Climbing Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen, woody vine native to South America. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 10 m in length. It has small, white, fragrant flowers and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Araujia subhastata 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 subhastata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Araujia subhastata 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 subhastata

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

Araujia subhastata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia subhastata?

Araujia subhastata

What is the common name of Araujia subhastata?

Swamp Milkweed

Where is Araujia subhastata found?

Araujia subhastata is found in South America.

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,

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