Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pierlotiana
ID:
265248

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 65: 31 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264580



Common Names

  • Argomuellera pierlotiana
  • Pierlot's Argomuellera
  • Pierlot's Argomuellera


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Argomuellera pierlotiana 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 pierlotiana 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 pierlotiana 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 pierlotiana

Argomuellera pierlotiana can be found in tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Argomuellera pierlotiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argomuellera pierlotiana?

Argomuellera pierlotiana

What is the family of Argomuellera pierlotiana?

Acanthaceae

Where is Argomuellera pierlotiana 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,