Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyi
ID:
299054

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-180192: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.