Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
megapotamica
ID:
543753

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 149 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543085

Common Names

  • Megapotamica Araujia
  • Megapotamica Araujia-cactus
  • Megapotamica Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Araujia fusca Griseb. ex Lorentz [unknown]
  • Araujia fusca pallidiflora Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lagenia megapotamica (Spreng.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Physianthus megapotamicus Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Araujia megapotamica (also called Megapotamian Araujia, 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

Araujia megapotamica 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

Araujia megapotamica has small, white flowers with a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Araujia megapotamica 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 Araujia megapotamica

Araujia megapotamica can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Araujia megapotamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia megapotamica?

Araujia megapotamica

What is the common name of Araujia megapotamica?

Megapotamian Araujia

What is the habitat of Araujia megapotamica?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2646639: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.