Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
266215

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 72: 155 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265547

Common Names

  • Argostemma Hookeri
  • Hookeri Argostemma
  • Hookeri's Argostemma

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Description

Argostemma hookeri (also called Hooker's argostemma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Argostemma hookeri has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, pink or purple flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Young plants have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argostemma hookeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Argostemma hookeri

Argostemma hookeri is found in tropical Africa, from Angola to Tanzania.

Argostemma hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argostemma hookeri?

Argostemma hookeri

What is the family of Argostemma hookeri?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Argostemma hookeri?

East Africa

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-14863: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.