Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
wollastonii
ID:
267853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 67 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267185

Common Names

  • Argostemma wollastonii
  • Wollaston's Argostemma
  • Wollaston's Snakeweed

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Description

Argostemma wollastonii (also called Wollaston's 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 wollastonii is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argostemma wollastonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argostemma wollastonii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Argostemma wollastonii

Argostemma wollastonii is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Argostemma wollastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argostemma wollastonii?

Argostemma wollastonii

What is the common name of Argostemma wollastonii?

Wollaston's Argostemma

What is the natural habitat of Argostemma wollastonii?

Tropical Africa and Madagascar

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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