Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arachnoideum
ID:
385677

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 272 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385009

Common Names

  • Arachnoideum Primrose
  • Arachnoideum Water Primrose
  • Arachnoideum Brazilian Primrose

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Synonyms

  • Gothofreda arachnoidea (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gothofreda grandiflora (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum grandiflorum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Gothofreda arachnodea Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Oxypetalum arachnoideum (also called 'Spider Plant', 'Spider Vine' and 'Spider Creeper', among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen, woody vine native to South America. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces clusters of bright yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in humid and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum arachnoideum is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum arachnoideum has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have linear leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum arachnoideum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Oxypetalum arachnoideum

Oxypetalum arachnoideum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Oxypetalum arachnoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum arachnoideum?

Oxypetalum arachnoideum

What is the common name of Oxypetalum arachnoideum?

Spidery Oxypetalum

What is the family of Oxypetalum arachnoideum?

Apocynaceae

Species in the Oxypetalum genus

Oxypetalum suboppositum, Oxypetalum subcapitatum, Oxypetalum strictum, Oxypetalum stipatum, Oxypetalum schenckii, Oxypetalum rusticum, Oxypetalum rojasianum, Oxypetalum warmingii, Oxypetalum wightianum, Oxypetalum reitzii, Oxypetalum chodatianum, Oxypetalum ceratostemma, Oxypetalum capitatum, Oxypetalum brachystephanum, Oxypetalum insigne, Oxypetalum incanum, Oxypetalum humile, Oxypetalum cordifolium, Oxypetalum hilarianum, Oxypetalum banksii, Oxypetalum helios, Oxypetalum crispum, Oxypetalum costae, Oxypetalum barberoanum, Oxypetalum appendiculatum, Oxypetalum balansae, Oxypetalum aurantiacum, Oxypetalum arnottianum, Oxypetalum alpinum, Oxypetalum acerosum, Oxypetalum aequaliflorum, Oxypetalum arachnoideum, Oxypetalum pilosum, Oxypetalum patulum, Oxypetalum reflexum, Oxypetalum polyanthum, Oxypetalum pardense, Oxypetalum martii, Oxypetalum marginatum, Oxypetalum marambaiense, Oxypetalum macrolepis, Oxypetalum lutescens, Oxypetalum leonii, Oxypetalum kleinii, Oxypetalum jacobinae, Oxypetalum lineare, Oxypetalum pannosum, Oxypetalum pachygynum, Oxypetalum pachyglossum, Oxypetalum ophiuroideum,

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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