Araujia sericifera is a creeping vine that can climb up to 5–10 metres (16–33 ft) high. When broken it releases a milky, smelly exudate. Leaves are opposite, dark green, glossy and quite fleshy, almost triangular, with entire margins, about 10–12 centimetres (3.9–4.7 in) long and 1–6 centimetres (0.39–2.36 in) wide with an intact leaf margin.

It is a common weed in citrus groves, and if not managed, can destroy crops and trees. Seeds from this wildflower are spread primarily by the wind. To promote an abundance of flowers, plant in full sun in a loam based soil. It will grow in any fertile soil. During the winter months, keep this plant in a bright, cool location.

Araujia sericifera (bladderflower) is a perennial vine (family Asclepiadaceae) with white to pale pink flowers and triangular leaves found in the central and south coast ranges and transverse ranges of California. It is native to South America. It grows in woodlands, grasslands, and scrub and chaparral habitat.

Attractive, versatile palm with distinctly silver-blue foliage! Large fronds make a bold statement in the landscape. Robust and adaptable to extremes in both temperature and soil moisture. Clump forming. Creamy yellow blooms hang from long inflorescence in summer. Silver-blue coloration increases with age and is at its best in full sun. Evergreen.

A fast-growing, twining, evergreen climber with narrowly oval leaves 10cm long. From late summer to autumn it bears small sprays of bell-shaped, scented, white or pale pink flowers. Sticky pollen masses temporarily trap visiting moths, hence the …

Native of S. America; introduced by Tweedie from Buenos Aires in 1830. It is not hardy at Kew, and even against a wall does not long survive, but at Pendell Court in Surrey it used to grow and flower. Where it is warm enough, as in the Channel Islands, it flowers and produces its curious large fruits freely.

Araujia sericifera or white bladderflower is a perennial climbing ornamental plant often found on sandy sea shores. It has minor edible uses and has been used a a fibre for making textiles. Common names include: Moth Plant, White Bladderflower, Common Moth …

La Araujia sericifera o miraguano es una preciosa trepadora que, lamentablemente, está considerada como especie invasora. Aprende a identificarla.

El Araujia sericifera o Miraguano es una planta exótica con hermosas flores y múltiples beneficios. Su fácil cultivo y cuidado la convierten en una opción ideal para embellecer jardines y espacios exteriores. Además, su materia prima textil y propiedades medicinales la hacen aún más interesante.

Na família Apocynaceae está integrado o gênero Araujia formado por 7 espécies de plantas perenes nativas da América do Sul. Algumas espécies são: Araujia sericifera, Araujia plumosa, Araujia graveolens, Araujia megapotamica, Araujia angustifolia. Ela também recebe os nomes vulgares de Miraguano, Tasi, Planta cruel, Tas, Taso ou Doca.