Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
perrieri
ID:
265240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leandri) J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 91: 276 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264572



Common Names

  • Argomuellera perrieri
  • Perrier's Argomuellera
  • Perrier's Argomuellera


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Synonyms

  • Argomuellera decaryana (Leandri) J.Léonard [unknown]
  • Pycnocoma decaryana Leandri [unknown]
  • Pycnocoma perrieri Leandri [unknown]

Description

Argomuellera perrieri (also called 'Perrier's Argomuellera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It grows in thickets, grasslands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argomuellera perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argomuellera perrieri is yellow and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argomuellera perrieri is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the root ball.

Where to Find Argomuellera perrieri

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

Argomuellera perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argomuellera perrieri?

Argomuellera perrieri

What is the family of Argomuellera perrieri?

Acanthaceae

Where is Argomuellera perrieri found?

Madagascar

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