Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 42 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264985
Common Names
- Argostemma callitrichum
- Callitrichum Argostemma
- Beautiful-haired Argostemma
Description
Argostemma callitrichum (also called Callitrichum Argostemma, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, green leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Argostemma callitrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argostemma callitrichum is a white or cream-colored, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argostemma callitrichum is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Argostemma callitrichum
Argostemma callitrichum is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Argostemma callitrichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argostemma callitrichum?
Argostemma callitrichum
What is the natural habitat of Argostemma callitrichum?
Dry deciduous forests
What is the flowering season of Argostemma callitrichum?
Flowering occurs from April to May
Species in the Argostemma genus
Argostemma acuminatissimum,
Argostemma aequifolium,
Argostemma africanum,
Argostemma angustifolium,
Argostemma anisophyllum,
Argostemma annamiticum,
Argostemma anupama,
Argostemma apiculatum,
Argostemma arachnosum,
Argostemma attenuatum,
Argostemma bariense,
Argostemma begoniaceum,
Argostemma bicolor,
Argostemma bifolium,
Argostemma borragineum,
Argostemma brachyantherum,
Argostemma brevicaule,
Argostemma brookei,
Argostemma bryophilum,
Argostemma burttii,
Argostemma buwaldae,
Argostemma calcicola,
Argostemma callitrichum,
Argostemma carstensense,
Argostemma chaii,
Argostemma coenosciadicum,
Argostemma concinnum,
Argostemma condensum,
Argostemma courtallense,
Argostemma crassinerve,
Argostemma debile,
Argostemma densifolium,
Argostemma denticulatum,
Argostemma discolor,
Argostemma dispar,
Argostemma distichum,
Argostemma diversifolium,
Argostemma dulitense,
Argostemma ebracteolatum,
Argostemma elatostemma,
Argostemma elongatum,
Argostemma enerve,
Argostemma epitrichum,
Argostemma fallax,
Argostemma flavescens,
Argostemma fragile,
Argostemma gaharuense,
Argostemma geesinkii,
Argostemma gracile,
Argostemma grandiflorum,
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,