Argythamnia acutangula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutangula
ID:
268050
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 6: 353 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267382
Common Names
- Argythamnia acutangula
- Acutangula Argythamnia
- Sharp-angled Argythamnia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Argythamnia acutangula (also called Acutangula Silverbush, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Argythamnia acutangula has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Argythamnia acutangula are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Argythamnia acutangula is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in a variety of climates and soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Argythamnia acutangula
Argythamnia acutangula is native to Central America and is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Argythamnia acutangula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argythamnia acutangula?
Argythamnia acutangula
What type of plant is Argythamnia acutangula?
It is a shrub or small tree.
Where is Argythamnia acutangula found?
It is found in Central and South America.
Species in the Argythamnia genus
Argythamnia acutangula, Argythamnia argentea, Argythamnia argyraea, Argythamnia candicans, Argythamnia coatepensis, Argythamnia cubensis, Argythamnia ecdyomena, Argythamnia haplostigma, Argythamnia heteropilosa, Argythamnia lottiae, Argythamnia lucayana, Argythamnia lundellii, Argythamnia microphylla, Argythamnia moorei, Argythamnia oblongifolia, Argythamnia proctorii, Argythamnia sericea, Argythamnia sitiens, Argythamnia stahlii, Argythamnia tinctoria, Argythamnia wheeleri, Argythamnia ingramii, Argythamnia silviae,
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-15040: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.