Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ingramii
ID:
1326307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ram.-Amezcua & V.W.Steinm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci. 91: 443 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338761



Common Names

  • Ingramii Argythamnia
  • Argythamnia ingramii
  • Ingramii Silverbush


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Description

Argythamnia ingramii (also called Ingram's Argythamnia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has oval leaves with serrated edges and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argythamnia ingramii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argythamnia ingramii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argythamnia ingramii is a small shrub native to Central America. It is best propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, Argythamnia ingramii is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Argythamnia ingramii

Argythamnia ingramii is native to the island of New Guinea in Indonesia. It can be found in lowland rainforests and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

Argythamnia ingramii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argythamnia ingramii?

Argythamnia ingramii

What is the common name of Argythamnia ingramii?

Ingram's Argythamnia

What is the natural habitat of Argythamnia ingramii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.
Yocupitzia Ramírez-Amezcua: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ram.-Amezcua' in the authors string.