Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
danguyana
ID:
265172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leandri) J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 91: 275 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264504



Common Names

  • Argomuellera Danguyana
  • Danguyana Argomuellera
  • Argomuellera


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Synonyms

  • Pycnocoma danguyana Leandri [unknown]

Description

Argomuellera danguyana (also called Danguy's Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower has a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals. It grows in evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Argomuellera danguyana 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 danguyana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Argomuellera danguyana 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 danguyana

Argomuellera danguyana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Argomuellera danguyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argomuellera danguyana?

Argomuellera danguyana

What are the common names of Argomuellera danguyana?

Common names include Danguy's muellera and Danguy's magnolia

What is the growth habit of Argomuellera danguyana?

Argomuellera danguyana is a large, evergreen tree

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