Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
guettardioides
ID:
255993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. ex Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 260 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255325

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx Guettardioides
  • Guettardioides Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx Guettardioides Plant

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Description

Arachnothryx guettardioides (also called Guettard's Arachnothryx, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx guettardioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx guettardioides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx guettardioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Arachnothryx guettardioides

Arachnothryx guettardioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Arachnothryx guettardioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx guettardioides?

Arachnothryx guettardioides

What is the common name of Arachnothryx guettardioides?

Guettardioides arachnothryx

What is the natural habitat of Arachnothryx guettardioides?

Dry open woods and thickets

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-13879: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.