Argostemma fallax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
265979
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 330 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265311
Common Names
- Fallax Bush Clover
- Fallax Bush Clover
- Fallax Flower Bush Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Argostemma fallax (also called False Argostemma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Malay Peninsula. It is found in open forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Argostemma fallax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argostemma fallax has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Argostemma fallax is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Argostemma fallax
Argostemma fallax is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Argostemma fallax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argostemma fallax?
Argostemma fallax
What is the natural habitat of Argostemma fallax?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa.
What are the medicinal uses of Argostemma fallax?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14841: Based on the initial data import
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.