Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
255809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 5: t. 442 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255141

Common Names

  • Discolored Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx discolor
  • Discolor Arachnothryx

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia discolor Kunth [valid]
  • Hedyotis discolor Spreng. [valid]
  • Rogiera discolor (Kunth) Bosse [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx discolor (also called Discolored Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in moist, open areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx discolor has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx discolor can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When sowing the seeds, it is best to use a seed starting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Arachnothryx discolor

Arachnothryx discolor is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Arachnothryx discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx discolor?

Arachnothryx discolor

What are the common names of Arachnothryx discolor?

Discolored Spiderwort

What is the habitat of Arachnothryx discolor?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

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