Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
523622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59: 48 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522954



Common Names

  • Agalmyla serrata
  • Serrata Agalmyla
  • Agalmyla of Serrata


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Description

Agalmyla serrata (also called Serrate Agalmyla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and serrated leaves. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Agalmyla serrata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agalmyla serrata is a purple, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalmyla serrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland and montane forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Agalmyla serrata

Agalmyla serrata can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Agalmyla serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalmyla serrata?

Agalmyla serrata

What is the common name of Agalmyla serrata?

Serrate Agalmyla

What is the natural habitat of Agalmyla serrata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Agalmyla genus

Agalmyla hilliardiae, Agalmyla affinis, Agalmyla aitinyuensis, Agalmyla ambonica, Agalmyla angiensis, Agalmyla angustifolia, Agalmyla aurantiaca, Agalmyla beccarii, Agalmyla bicolor, Agalmyla biflora, Agalmyla bilirana, Agalmyla borneensis, Agalmyla bracteata, Agalmyla brevifolia, Agalmyla brevipes, Agalmyla brownii, Agalmyla calelanensis, Agalmyla centralis, Agalmyla chalmersii, Agalmyla chorisepala, Agalmyla chrysostyla, Agalmyla clarkei, Agalmyla columneoides, Agalmyla decipiens, Agalmyla dentatisepala, Agalmyla diandra, Agalmyla elegans, Agalmyla elongata, Agalmyla erecta, Agalmyla exannulata, Agalmyla formosa, Agalmyla gjellerupii, Agalmyla glabra, Agalmyla glabrisepala, Agalmyla glandulosa, Agalmyla gracilis, Agalmyla hirta, Agalmyla hooglenii, Agalmyla immersinervia, Agalmyla inaequidentata, Agalmyla insularis, Agalmyla javanica, Agalmyla johannis-winkleri, Agalmyla keysseri, Agalmyla kowapiana, Agalmyla lavandulacea, Agalmyla leuserensis, Agalmyla lobata, Agalmyla longiattenuata, Agalmyla longipetiolata,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625228: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.