Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
filiforme
ID:
261908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 11: 183. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261240

Common Names

  • Filiforme Arcytophyllum
  • Filiforme Cat's Tail
  • Filiforme Foxtail

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Synonyms

  • Houstonia serpens Kunth [valid]
  • Anotis conferta DC. [valid]
  • Anotis filiformis DC. [valid]
  • Anotis hypnoides DC. [illegitimate]
  • Anotis microphylla DC. [valid]
  • Anotis pilifera Schltdl. [valid]
  • Anotis serpens DC. [valid]
  • Mallostoma confertum (Ruiz & Pav.) B.D.Jacks. [valid]
  • Mallostoma filiformis (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Arcytophyllum bryoides (Roem. & Schult.) Diels [valid]
  • Arcytophyllum confertum (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl. [valid]
  • Arcytophyllum confertum bryoides Standl. [valid]
  • Hedyotis conferta pusilla Wedd. [valid]
  • Ereicoctis conferta Kuntze [valid]
  • Ereicoctis filiformis Kuntze [valid]
  • Ereicoctis hypnoides (Kunth) Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Hedyotis conferta Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Hedyotis filiformis Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Hedyotis hypnoides Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Hedyotis microphylla Kunth [unknown]
  • Hedyotis serpens Kunth [valid]
  • Hedyotis microphylla Willd. [valid]

Description

Arcytophyllum filiforme (also called Thread-like Java Tea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and prefers moist, shady areas. It grows up to 1.2 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Arcytophyllum filiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help reduce fever and treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, in small heads, Seed: small, black, Seedlings: oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arcytophyllum filiforme is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division of the mature clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Arcytophyllum filiforme

Arcytophyllum filiforme is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Arcytophyllum filiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arcytophyllum filiforme?

Arcytophyllum filiforme

What are the common names of Arcytophyllum filiforme?

Thread-like Star-apple

What is the native range of Arcytophyllum filiforme?

Tropical America

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-14441: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.