Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
543729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Oliver

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1325 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543061



Common Names

  • Lycopodioides Aragoa
  • Lycopodioides Aragoa-cactus
  • Lycopodioides Cactus


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Description

Aragoa lycopodioides (also called Lycopod-like 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 lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides

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

Aragoa lycopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aragoa lycopodioides?

Aragoa lycopodioides

What is the common name of Aragoa lycopodioides?

Lycopod-like Aragoa

What is the habitat of Aragoa lycopodioides?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799408-1: 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].