Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boeckeler) R.L.Barrett & K.L.Wilson
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 196: 180 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025533
Common Names
- Arthrostylis planiculmis
- Planiculmis Arthrostylis
- Arthrostylis
Description
Arthrostylis planiculmis (also called Arthrostylis planiculmis var. planiculmis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of around 1 meter. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Uses & Benefits
Arthrostylis planiculmis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthrostylis planiculmis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are narrow and lanceolate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arthrostylis planiculmis is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. Propagation is usually done through seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Arthrostylis planiculmis
Arthrostylis planiculmis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.
Arthrostylis planiculmis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthrostylis planiculmis?
Arthrostylis planiculmis
What type of plant is Arthrostylis planiculmis?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Arthrostylis planiculmis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia
Species in the Arthrostylis genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77218517-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].