Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
costanensis
ID:
255746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 259 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255078

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx costanensis
  • Costanensis Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx

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Description

Arachnothryx costanensis (also called Costa Rican Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Costa Rica. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Cordillera de Talamanca.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx costanensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arachnothryx costanensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx costanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade, but will produce fewer flowers. It is drought tolerant once established. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Arachnothryx costanensis

Arachnothryx costanensis is native to Costa Rica.

Arachnothryx costanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx costanensis?

Arachnothryx costanensis

What is the common name of Arachnothryx costanensis?

Costanensis

What is the family of Arachnothryx costanensis?

Rubiaceae

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