Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nematopodus
ID:
919555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 156 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918890

Common Names

  • Amaracarpus nematopodus
  • Thread-footed Amaracarpus
  • Amaracarpus

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Description

Amaracarpus nematopodus (also called 'Nematopodous Amaracarpus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Amaracarpus nematopodus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaracarpus nematopodus has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are round and black in color. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaracarpus nematopodus is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Amaracarpus nematopodus

Amaracarpus nematopodus is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.