Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
laxum
ID:
266506

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.T.Geddes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265838

Common Names

  • Argostemma Laxum
  • Laxum Argostemma
  • Argostemma Argostemma

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Description

Argostemma laxum (also called Wild Pavetta, Wild Coffee, Wild Jasmine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argostemma laxum 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

The flower of Argostemma laxum is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argostemma laxum 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 laxum

Argostemma laxum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles. It is found in moist forests, wooded grasslands, and along rivers.

Argostemma laxum FAQ

What are the common names of Argostemma laxum?

Common names of Argostemma laxum include wild jasmine, wild jasmine vine, and wild jasmine creeper.

What is the growth habit of Argostemma laxum?

Argostemma laxum is a vigorous, evergreen, twining climber.

What are the light requirements of Argostemma laxum?

Argostemma laxum prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-14890: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth T. Geddes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.T.Geddes' in the authors string.