Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Pancher ex Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 6: 364 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269189
Common Names
- Gum-bearing Arillastrum
- Gum Arillastrum
- Arillastrum Sage
Synonyms
- Nani gummifera Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Arillastrum gummiferum (also called Gummy Arillastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Arillastrum gummiferum is a popular houseplant that is used to add a tropical feel to any room. It is also known to purify the air and reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arillastrum gummiferum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arillastrum gummiferum is a tropical plant that can be grown indoors. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil and keep in a warm and humid environment. Water regularly and keep in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Arillastrum gummiferum
Arillastrum gummiferum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Arillastrum gummiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arillastrum gummiferum?
Arillastrum gummiferum
What is the natural habitat of Arillastrum gummiferum?
Dry forests and scrublands
What is the flowering period of Arillastrum gummiferum?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Arillastrum genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,