Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
1251833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Plowes

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Excelsa 16: 98 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251171



Common Names

  • Quaqua
  • Arenicola Quaqua
  • Arenicola Quaqua


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Description

Quaqua arenicola (also called Sandy Quaqua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Quaqua arenicola is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and aquariums. It is known for its attractive foliage and is easy to care for.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Quaqua arenicola sub. pilifera (Bruyns) Bruyns
Quaqua arenicola sub. arenicola

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quaqua arenicola are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quaqua arenicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Quaqua arenicola

Quaqua arenicola can be found in the Amazon region of Brazil.

Quaqua arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quaqua arenicola?

Quaqua arenicola

What is the common name of Quaqua arenicola?

Sand quaqua

What is the natural habitat of Quaqua arenicola?

Quaqua arenicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978857-1: Based on the initial data import