Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marylaniae
ID:
550360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soares Filho & M.Machado

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Brit. Cact. Succ. J. 21: 114. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549692

Common Names

  • Arrojadoa marylaniae
  • Marylaniae Arrojadoa
  • Arrojadoa Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Arrojadoopsis marylaniae (Soares Filho & M.Machado) Guiggi [unknown]

Description

Arrojadoa marylaniae (also called 'Marylania's Arrojadoa', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist forests, swamps and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Arrojadoa marylaniae has been used to make paper, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for animals. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arrojadoa marylaniae is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrojadoa marylaniae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Arrojadoa marylaniae

Arrojadoa marylaniae can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Arrojadoa marylaniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrojadoa marylaniae?

Arrojadoa marylaniae

What is the common name of Arrojadoa marylaniae?

Marylania's Arrojadoa

What is the natural habitat of Arrojadoa marylaniae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Marlon C. Machado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Machado' in the authors string.
Avaldo de Oliveira Soares Filho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soares Filho' in the authors string.