Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
haplostigma
ID:
268625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VI: 81 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267957



Common Names

  • Argythamnia Haplostigma
  • Single-spiked Argythamnia
  • Single-spiked Wreath


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Description

Argythamnia haplostigma (also called Single-stigma Argythamnia, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Argythamnia haplostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argythamnia haplostigma has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argythamnia haplostigma is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 8 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Argythamnia haplostigma

Argythamnia haplostigma is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

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Euphorbiaceae

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-15096: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.