Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
vetusta
ID:
742328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 65: 344 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741661

Common Names

  • Vetusta Araracuara
  • Vetusta Araracuar
  • Vetusta Araracu

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Description

Araracuara vetusta (also called Vetusta Araracuara, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Araracuara vetusta is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Araracuara vetusta has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Araracuara vetusta is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Araracuara vetusta

Araracuara vetusta is native to South America.

Araracuara vetusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araracuara vetusta?

Araracuara vetusta

What type of plant is Araracuara vetusta?

Herb

Where is Araracuara vetusta found?

South America

Species in the Araracuara genus

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References