Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
543755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 45: 449 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543087

Common Names

  • Plumosa Araujia
  • Plumosa Araujia-cactus
  • Plumosa Cactus

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Description

Araujia plumosa (also called Plumose 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 plumosa 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 plumosa 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 plumosa 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 plumosa

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

Araujia plumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araujia plumosa?

Araujia plumosa

What is the common name of Araujia plumosa?

Feathery Araujia

What is the habitat of Araujia plumosa?

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,

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