Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Bremer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 26 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265364
Common Names
- Argostemma gaharuense
- Gaharuense Argostemma
- Argostemma
Description
Argostemma gaharuense (also called Gaharu Argostemma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Argostemma gaharuense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argostemma gaharuense has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argostemma gaharuense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Argostemma gaharuense
Argostemma gaharuense is native to Thailand and can be found in the evergreen forests of the country.
Argostemma gaharuense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argostemma gaharuense?
Argostemma gaharuense
Where is Argostemma gaharuense native to?
Sri Lanka
What is the common name of Argostemma gaharuense?
Gaharu
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,