Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
argutum
ID:
823709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 38(2): 339 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823043



Common Names

  • Asyneuma Argutum
  • Argutum Asyneuma
  • Argutum Wild Petunia


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Description

Asyneuma argutum (also called Prickly Asyneuma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Africa. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asyneuma argutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asyneuma argutum sub. baldshuanicum (O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch.) Damboldt
Asyneuma argutum sub. argutum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asyneuma argutum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a small, white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asyneuma argutum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright light and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Asyneuma argutum

Asyneuma argutum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Asyneuma argutum FAQ

What is the common name of Asyneuma argutum?

Rough Asyneuma

What is the scientific name of Asyneuma argutum?

Asyneuma argutum

What is the family of Asyneuma argutum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,