Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lucidula
ID:
543728

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 453 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543060



Common Names

  • Lucidula Aragoa
  • Lucidula Aragoa-cactus
  • Lucidula Cactus


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Description

Aragoa lucidula (also called Shining Aragoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aragoa lucidula 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aragoa lucidula sub. lucidula
Aragoa lucidula sub. lanata Fern.Alonso

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aragoa lucidula 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aragoa lucidula 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 Aragoa lucidula

Aragoa lucidula is native to Colombia, and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and beaches.

Aragoa lucidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aragoa lucidula?

Aragoa lucidula

What is the common name of Aragoa lucidula?

Shiny Aragoa

What is the habitat of Aragoa lucidula?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

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

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17477-2: 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].