Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Vink
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 53 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429881
Common Names
- Zygogynum archboldianum
- Archbold's Zygogynum
- Archbold Zygogynum
Synonyms
- Bubbia archboldiana A.C.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Zygogynum archboldianum (also called Archbold's Zygogynum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub with leathery, glossy green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zygogynum archboldianum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygogynum archboldianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygogynum archboldianum is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It is best to take cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Zygogynum archboldianum
Zygogynum archboldianum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Zygogynum archboldianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygogynum archboldianum?
Zygogynum archboldianum
What is the common name of Zygogynum archboldianum?
Archboldianum
What is the lifespan of Zygogynum archboldianum?
Perennial
Species in the Zygogynum genus
Zygogynum megacarpum,
Zygogynum montanum,
Zygogynum oligocarpum,
Zygogynum oligostigma,
Zygogynum pachyanthum,
Zygogynum longifolium,
Zygogynum polyneurum,
Zygogynum queenslandianum,
Zygogynum argenteum,
Zygogynum bullatum,
Zygogynum calophyllum,
Zygogynum calothyrsum,
Zygogynum clemensiae,
Zygogynum mackeei,
Zygogynum cristatum,
Zygogynum cruminatum,
Zygogynum howeanum,
Zygogynum vinkii,
Zygogynum sororium,
Zygogynum sylvestre,
Zygogynum tanyostigma,
Zygogynum tieghemii,
Zygogynum umbellatum,
Zygogynum semecarpoides,
Zygogynum archboldianum,
Zygogynum acsmithii,
Zygogynum pomiferum,
Zygogynum baillonii,
Zygogynum bicolor,
Zygogynum vieillardii,
Zygogynum pancheri,
Zygogynum crassifolium,
Zygogynum schlechteri,
Zygogynum amplexicaule,
Zygogynum comptonii,
Zygogynum pauciflorum,
Zygogynum stipitatum,
Zygogynum fraterculus,
Zygogynum haplopus,
Zygogynum whitmoreanum,
Zygogynum bosavicum,
Zygogynum cyclopensis,
Zygogynum ledermannii,
Zygogynum schramii,
Zygogynum staufferianum,
Species in the Winteraceae family
Drimys andina,
Drimys angustifolia,
Drimys brasiliensis,
Drimys confertifolia,
Drimys granadensis,
Drimys roraimensis,
Drimys winteri,
Pseudowintera insperata,
Pseudowintera axillaris,
Pseudowintera colorata,
Pseudowintera traversii,
Takhtajania perrieri,
Tasmannia xerophila,
Tasmannia vickeriana,
Tasmannia verticillata,
Tasmannia rubiginosa,
Tasmannia beccariana,
Tasmannia elongata,
Tasmannia dictyophlebia,
Tasmannia densifolia,
Tasmannia cyclopum,
Tasmannia coriacea,
Tasmannia grandiflora,
Tasmannia hatamensis,
Tasmannia arfakensis,
Tasmannia acutifolia,
Tasmannia rosea,
Tasmannia reticulata,
Tasmannia pachyphylla,
Tasmannia glaucifolia,
Tasmannia obovata,
Tasmannia membranea,
Tasmannia macrantha,
Tasmannia oligandra,
Tasmannia insipida,
Tasmannia lanceolata,
Tasmannia purpurascens,
Tasmannia stipitata,
Tasmannia piperita,
Tasmannia brassii,
Tasmannia parviflora,
Tasmannia pittosporoides,
Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii,
Tasmannia lamii,
Tasmannia fistulosa,
Tasmannia microphylla,
Tasmannia vaccinioides,
Tasmannia myrtoides,
Zygogynum megacarpum,
Zygogynum montanum,