Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
araguaiana
ID:
476292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 67: 123 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475624



Common Names

  • Piriqueta araguaiana
  • Araguaiana Piriqueta
  • Piriqueta Araguaiana


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Description

Piriqueta araguaiana (also called Araguaiana piriqueta, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Piriqueta araguaiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piriqueta araguaiana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piriqueta araguaiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Piriqueta araguaiana

Piriqueta araguaiana is native to Venezuela.

Piriqueta araguaiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piriqueta araguaiana?

Piriqueta araguaiana

What is the common name of Piriqueta araguaiana?

Piriqueta

What is the natural habitat of Piriqueta araguaiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of South America

Species in the Piriqueta genus

Piriqueta subsessilis, Piriqueta venezuelana, Piriqueta scabrida, Piriqueta nitida, Piriqueta racemosa, Piriqueta revoluta, Piriqueta undulata, Piriqueta viscosa, Piriqueta abairana, Piriqueta asperifolia, Piriqueta araguaiana, Piriqueta assurensis, Piriqueta caiapoensis, Piriqueta emasensis, Piriqueta lourteigiae, Piriqueta carnea, Piriqueta cistoides, Piriqueta cristobaliae, Piriqueta flammea, Piriqueta dentata, Piriqueta douradinha, Piriqueta densiflora, Piriqueta duarteana, Piriqueta ochroleuca, Piriqueta rosea, Piriqueta sulfurea, Piriqueta tamberlikii, Piriqueta sidifolia, Piriqueta suborbicularis, Piriqueta taubatensis, Piriqueta morongii, Piriqueta constellata, Piriqueta nanuzae, Piriqueta sarae, Piriqueta corumbensis, Piriqueta aurea, Piriqueta plicata, Piriqueta mortonii, Piriqueta breviseminata, Piriqueta mexicana, Piriqueta hapala, Piriqueta mesoamericana, Piriqueta grandifolia, Piriqueta guianensis, Piriqueta crenata, Piriqueta pampeana,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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