Argomuellera calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
265167
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leandri) J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 91: 275 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264499
Common Names
- Argomuellera Calcicola
- Calcicola Argomuellera
- Argomuellera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pycnocoma gigantea calcicola Leandri [unknown]
Description
Argomuellera calcicola (also called Argomuellera calcicola, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall, with a slender stem and small, oval leaves. It is found in moist, lowland habitats, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Argomuellera calcicola is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argomuellera calcicola is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Argomuellera calcicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Argomuellera calcicola
Argomuellera calcicola can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Argomuellera calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argomuellera calcicola?
Argomuellera calcicola
What are the common names of Argomuellera calcicola?
Common names include calcicole muellera and calcicole magnolia
What is the growth habit of Argomuellera calcicola?
Argomuellera calcicola is a large, evergreen tree
Species in the Argomuellera genus
Argomuellera basicordata, Argomuellera calcicola, Argomuellera danguyana, Argomuellera gigantea, Argomuellera lancifolia, Argomuellera macrophylla, Argomuellera perrieri, Argomuellera pierlotiana, Argomuellera sessilifolia, Argomuellera trewioides, Argomuellera pumila, Argomuellera bilocularis, Argomuellera gillespieae, Argomuellera integra, Argomuellera longistipula, Argomuellera oblanceolata, Argomuellera stenophylla,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14760: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.