Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
chiriquiana
ID:
255702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lorence) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 40: 15 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255034

Common Names

  • Chiriquiana Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx chiriquiana
  • Chiriquiana

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia chiriquiana Lorence [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx chiriquiana (also called Chiriquian arachnothryx, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx chiriquiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx chiriquiana has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx chiriquiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Arachnothryx chiriquiana

Arachnothryx chiriquiana is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Arachnothryx chiriquiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx chiriquiana?

Arachnothryx chiriquiana

What type of plant is Arachnothryx chiriquiana?

Fern

Where is Arachnothryx chiriquiana found?

Central and South America

Species in the Arachnothryx genus

Arachnothryx aspera, Arachnothryx bertieroides, Arachnothryx bourgaei, Arachnothryx brenesii, Arachnothryx buddleioides, Arachnothryx calycophylla, Arachnothryx calycosa, Arachnothryx capitellata, Arachnothryx caucana, Arachnothryx chaconis, Arachnothryx chiapensis, Arachnothryx chimboracensis, Arachnothryx chiriquiana, Arachnothryx colombiana, Arachnothryx costanensis, Arachnothryx cupreiflora, Arachnothryx darienensis, Arachnothryx discolor, Arachnothryx dwyeri, Arachnothryx educta, Arachnothryx euryphylla, Arachnothryx evansii, Arachnothryx fosbergii, Arachnothryx garciae, Arachnothryx ginetteae, Arachnothryx glabrata, Arachnothryx gonzaleoides, Arachnothryx gracilis, Arachnothryx gracilispica, Arachnothryx guerrerensis, Arachnothryx guettardioides, Arachnothryx heteranthera, Arachnothryx hispidula, Arachnothryx jurgensenii, Arachnothryx laniflora, Arachnothryx leucophylla, Arachnothryx linguiformis, Arachnothryx lojensis, Arachnothryx macrocalyx, Arachnothryx manantlanensis, Arachnothryx mexicana, Arachnothryx monteverdensis, Arachnothryx myriantha, Arachnothryx nebulosa, Arachnothryx nitida, Arachnothryx ovandensis, Arachnothryx ovata, Arachnothryx pansamalana, Arachnothryx perezii, Arachnothryx peruviana,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13852: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.