Status:
valid
Authors:
Balan & Robi
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Webbia 76(1): 48. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025520
Common Names
- Argostemma quarantena
- Quarantine Argostemma
- Quarantine Argostemma
Description
Argostemma quarantena (also called Argostemma quarantena var. quarantena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of around 1 meter. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Uses & Benefits
Argostemma quarantena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argostemma quarantena has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are narrow and lanceolate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argostemma quarantena is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy, and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Argostemma quarantena
Argostemma quarantena can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Argostemma quarantena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argostemma quarantena?
Argostemma quarantena
What type of plant is Argostemma quarantena?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Argostemma quarantena?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India
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,