Argythamnia ecdyomena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecdyomena
ID:
268495
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Ingram
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 10: 16 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267827
Common Names
- Argythamnia ecdyomena
- Ecdyomena Argythamnia
- Ecdymic Argythamnia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Argythamnia ecdyomena (also called 'Ecdysial Argythamnia', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Argythamnia ecdyomena is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argythamnia ecdyomena is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Argythamnia ecdyomena is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Argythamnia ecdyomena
Argythamnia ecdyomena is found in Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Argythamnia ecdyomena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argythamnia ecdyomena?
Argythamnia ecdyomena
What is the common name of Argythamnia ecdyomena?
Ecdyomena Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Argythamnia ecdyomena?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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-15083: Based on the initial data import
John William Ingram (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Ingram' in the authors string.