Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tenue
ID:
267610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 6: 39 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266942

Common Names

  • Tenue Argostemma
  • Star of Bethlehem
  • Fairy Star

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Description

Argostemma tenue (also called Thin Argostemma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, and grows in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Argostemma tenue is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argostemma tenue has bright blue flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black and the seedlings have green leaves with a blue tinge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argostemma tenue is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Argostemma tenue

Argostemma tenue is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Argostemma tenue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argostemma tenue?

Argostemma tenue

What are the common names of Argostemma tenue?

Star flower, Star cluster

What is the growth habit of Argostemma tenue?

It is an upright, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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,

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