Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
araujoi
ID:
1077141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwacke ex Nied.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 58 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076479



Common Names

  • Mezia Araujoi
  • Araujoi Mezia
  • Araujoi


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Description

Mezia araujoi (also called 'Araujo's Mezia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mezia araujoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mezia araujoi has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and the seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezia araujoi is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). It is a fast-growing plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Mezia araujoi

Mezia araujoi can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Species in the Mezia genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
Carl August Wilhelm Schwacke (1848-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwacke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158637-2: Based on the initial data import