Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 164 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265685
Common Names
- Argostemma junghuhnii
- Junghuhn's Argostemma
- Junghuhn's Bush Argostemma
Description
Argostemma junghuhnii (also called Junghuhnii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Argostemma junghuhnii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argostemma junghuhnii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argostemma junghuhnii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Indonesia. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Argostemma junghuhnii
Argostemma junghuhnii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Argostemma junghuhnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argostemma junghuhnii?
Argostemma junghuhnii
What is the family of Argostemma junghuhnii?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Argostemma junghuhnii?
Junghuhnii 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,