Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
256186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 43: 50 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255518

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx Mexicana
  • Mexican Arachnothryx
  • Mexican Spider-Thorn

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Synonyms

  • Arachnothryx oaxacana (Standl.) Borhidi [valid]
  • Arachnothryx polycephala (Standl.) Borhidi [valid]
  • Rondeletia mexicana (Turcz.) Standl. [valid]
  • Rondeletia oaxacana Standl. [valid]
  • Rondeletia polycephala Standl. [valid]
  • Siphonandra mexicana Turcz. [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx mexicana (also called Mexican Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx mexicana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright purple flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx mexicana has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx mexicana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Arachnothryx mexicana

Arachnothryx mexicana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Arachnothryx mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx mexicana?

Arachnothryx mexicana

What type of plant is Arachnothryx mexicana?

A shrub

Where is Arachnothryx mexicana native to?

Mexico

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-13898: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.