Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 4: 27 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267166
Common Names
- Argostemma viscidum
- Viscid Argostemma
- Viscid Snakeweed
Description
Argostemma viscidum (also called Viscid Argostemma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Argostemma viscidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argostemma viscidum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argostemma viscidum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Argostemma viscidum
Argostemma viscidum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Argostemma viscidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argostemma viscidum?
Argostemma viscidum
What are the common names of Argostemma viscidum?
Viscid Argostemma
What is the native range of Argostemma viscidum?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,