Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 4: 26 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265815
Common Names
- Argostemma Lanceolatum
- Lanceolatum Argostemma
- Argostemma Argostemma
Description
Argostemma lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate bridesbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a strong scent. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Argostemma lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argostemma lanceolatum has white flowers with a yellow throat and a long corolla tube. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argostemma lanceolatum is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Argostemma lanceolatum
Argostemma lanceolatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles. It is found in moist forests, wooded grasslands, and along rivers.
Argostemma lanceolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argostemma lanceolatum?
Argostemma lanceolatum
What is the family of Argostemma lanceolatum?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Argostemma lanceolatum?
Lance-leaved 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,