Argythamnia tinctoria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
269462
Status:
valid
Authors:
Millsp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 1: 302 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268794
Common Names
- Argythamnia tinctoria
- Tinctoria Argythamnia
- Tinctoria
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- Ditaxis tinctoria Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Argythamnia tinctoria (also called 'Dyer's Argythamnia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 30 cm long. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical rainforests, growing on trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Argythamnia tinctoria is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a dye plant due to its high tannin content.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argythamnia tinctoria is a yellow spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually light green with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Argythamnia tinctoria is an evergreen, shrubby plant that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in bright, indirect light. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Argythamnia tinctoria
Argythamnia tinctoria can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Argythamnia tinctoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argythamnia tinctoria?
Argythamnia tinctoria
What is the common name of Argythamnia tinctoria?
Tinctoria argythamnia
What type of plant is Argythamnia tinctoria?
It is a shrub
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-15175: Based on the initial data import
Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.