Aragoa dugandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dugandii
ID:
543720
Status:
valid
Authors:
Romero
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 8: 131 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543052
Common Names
- Aragoa dugandii
- Dugand's Aragoa
- Dugand's Rock-cress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aragoa dugandii (also called Dugand's aragoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry areas, such as fields and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aragoa dugandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aragoa dugandii has white flowers, with an ovate-lanceolate shape. The seeds are ovoid, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aragoa dugandii is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in most soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Aragoa dugandii
Aragoa dugandii is native to Colombia, and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and beaches.
Aragoa dugandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aragoa dugandii?
Aragoa dugandii
What is the common name of Aragoa dugandii?
Dugand's Aragoa
What is the habitat of Aragoa dugandii?
Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Aragoa genus
Aragoa abietina, Aragoa abscondita, Aragoa castroviejoi, Aragoa chingacensis, Aragoa cleefii, Aragoa corrugatifolia, Aragoa cundinamarcensis, Aragoa cupressina, Aragoa diazii, Aragoa dugandii, Aragoa funckii, Aragoa funzana, Aragoa hammenii, Aragoa jaramilloi, Aragoa kogiorum, Aragoa lucidula, Aragoa lycopodioides, Aragoa occidentalis, Aragoa parviflora, Aragoa perez-arbelaeziana, Aragoa picachensis, Aragoa romeroi, Aragoa tamana,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,
References
Rafael Romero (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romero' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17475-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].