Araujia sp.
Bladder-flower, Bladder-Flower
Family: Apocynaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Araujia sp. (Bladder-flower) is a non-native California perennial in the Apocynaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Citrus: Araujia is a twining vine; Citrus is a woody tree with thorns.; vs Ficus: Araujia has milky sap and opposite leaves; Ficus has alternate leaves and figs.; vs Lantana: Araujia is a climbing vine; Lantana is a shrub with square stems.; vs Matelea: Araujia is a climbing vine; Matelea is low and spreading on ground.; vs Asclepias: Araujia climbs as a vine; Asclepias stands upright, never climbing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Araujia sp. native to California?
No. Araujia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Araujia sp. belong to?
Araujia sp. is in the Apocynaceae family, genus Araujia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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