Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
thymifolium
ID:
262150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 40 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261482

Common Names

  • Serpyllaceum Arcytophyllum
  • Shannon's Arcytophyllum
  • Thymifolium Arcytophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Anotis juniperifolia DC. [valid]
  • Anotis laricifolia DC. [valid]
  • Anotis thymifolia DC. [valid]
  • Anotis thymifolia thesioides DC. [valid]
  • Mallostoma hyssopifolium Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Mallostoma juniperifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) B.D.Jacks. [valid]
  • Mallostoma laricifolium (Cav.) B.D.Jacks. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Mallostoma thymifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) B.D.Jacks. [valid]
  • Arcytophyllum juniperifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl. [valid]
  • Arcytophyllum laricifolium (Cav.) W.H.Lewis [valid]
  • Arcytophyllum thymifolium scolnikii Monach. [valid]
  • Arcytophyllum weberbaueri K.Krause [valid]
  • Anotis thymifolia hyssopifolia (Cav.) DC. [valid]
  • Ereicoctis hyssopifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Ereicoctis juniperifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Ereicoctis laricifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Ereicoctis thymifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedyotis coarctata Willd. [valid]
  • Hedyotis hyssopifolia Cav. [valid]
  • Hedyotis juniperifolia Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Hedyotis laricifolia Cav. [valid]
  • Hedyotis thesioides Willd. ex Kunth [invalid]
  • Hedyotis thujoides Willd. [valid]
  • Hedyotis thymifolia Ruiz & Pav. [valid]

Description

Arcytophyllum thymifolium (also called Thyme-leaved Arcytophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arcytophyllum thymifolium is used as an ornamental shrub, for its timber, and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and bark can be used to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, and fragrant. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arcytophyllum thymifolium is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant to keep it compact and tidy.

Where to Find Arcytophyllum thymifolium

Arcytophyllum thymifolium is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and shrublands.

Arcytophyllum thymifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arcytophyllum thymifolium?

Arcytophyllum thymifolium

What is the common name of Arcytophyllum thymifolium?

Thyme-leaved Arcytophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Arcytophyllum thymifolium?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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,

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