Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
romeroi
ID:
543735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 16: 301 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543067



Common Names

  • Romeroi Aragoa
  • Romeroi Aragoa-cactus
  • Romeroi Cactus


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Description

Aragoa romeroi (also called Romero's 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 romeroi is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as it can provide a splash of color to a garden. It is also used to control erosion in areas prone to flooding.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aragoa romeroi 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 romeroi 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 romeroi

Aragoa romeroi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Aragoa romeroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aragoa romeroi?

Aragoa romeroi

What is the common name of Aragoa romeroi?

Romero's Aragoa

What is the habitat of Aragoa romeroi?

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

José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304733-2: 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].