Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
fragile
ID:
265999

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.T.Geddes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 166 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265331

Common Names

  • Fragile Bush Clover
  • Fragile Bush Clover
  • Fragile Flower Bush Clover

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Description

Argostemma fragile (also called Fragile 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 fragile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argostemma fragile has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argostemma fragile 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 fragile

Argostemma fragile is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Argostemma fragile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argostemma fragile?

Argostemma fragile

What is the family of Argostemma fragile?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Argostemma fragile?

Fragile Argostemma

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-14843: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth T. Geddes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.T.Geddes' in the authors string.