Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lév. & Vaniot) H.Hara
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 114 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298386
Common Names
- Argyi Madder
- Argyi Dyer's Madder
- Argyi Dyer's Weed
Synonyms
- Rubia akane Nakai [valid]
- Rubia akane erecta Masam. [valid]
- Rubia chekiangensis Deb [valid]
- Rubia cordifolia pubescens Nakai [valid]
- Rubia nankotaizana Masam. [valid]
- Rubia pubescens (Nakai) Nakai [valid]
- Galium argyi H.Lév. & Vaniot [valid]
Description
Rubia argyi (also called Argy's Madder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Korea. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rubia argyi has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubia argyi has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubia argyi is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Rubia argyi
Rubia argyi can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Rubia argyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rubia argyi?
Rubia argyi
What is the family of Rubia argyi?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Rubia argyi?
Argy's Rubia
Species in the Rubia genus
Rubia agostinhoi,
Rubia aitchisonii,
Rubia alaica,
Rubia alata,
Rubia albicaulis,
Rubia angustisissima,
Rubia argyi,
Rubia atropurpurea,
Rubia balearica,
Rubia caramanica,
Rubia charifolia,
Rubia chinensis,
Rubia chitralensis,
Rubia clematidifolia,
Rubia cordifolia,
Rubia crassipes,
Rubia cretacea,
Rubia davisiana,
Rubia deserticola,
Rubia discolor,
Rubia dolichophylla,
Rubia edgeworthii,
Rubia falciformis,
Rubia filiformis,
Rubia florida,
Rubia fruticosa,
Rubia garrettii,
Rubia gedrosiaca,
Rubia haematantha,
Rubia hexaphylla,
Rubia himalayensis,
Rubia hispidicaulis,
Rubia horrida,
Rubia infundibularis,
Rubia jesoensis,
Rubia komarovii,
Rubia krascheninnikovii,
Rubia laevissima,
Rubia latipetala,
Rubia laurae,
Rubia laxiflora,
Rubia linii,
Rubia magna,
Rubia mandersii,
Rubia manjith,
Rubia membranacea,
Rubia oncotricha,
Rubia oppositifolia,
Rubia pallida,
Rubia pauciflora,
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,