Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 288 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315517
Common Names
- Argomuellera integra
- Integral Argomuellera
- Complete Argomuellera
Description
Argomuellera integra (also called 'Integral Argomuellera', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Argomuellera integra is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argomuellera integra is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argomuellera integra is a species of wild banana native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by suckering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Argomuellera integra
Argomuellera integra is native to Madagascar.
Argomuellera integra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argomuellera integra?
Argomuellera integra
What type of plant is Argomuellera integra?
It is a shrub
Where is Argomuellera integra found?
It is found in Madagascar
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,