Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
255669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 43: 42 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255001

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx chiapensis
  • Chiapensis Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx

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Synonyms

  • Arachnothryx cordovana (Standl. & Steyerm.) Borhidi [valid]
  • Arachnothryx zolleriana (Standl. & Steyerm.) Borhidi [valid]
  • Otocalyx chiapensis Brandegee [valid]
  • Rondeletia brandegeeana Lorence [valid]
  • Rondeletia cordovana Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
  • Rondeletia zolleriana Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx chiapensis (also called Chiapas Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx chiapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx chiapensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx chiapensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Arachnothryx chiapensis

Arachnothryx chiapensis is native to Central and South America.

Arachnothryx chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx chiapensis?

Arachnothryx chiapensis

What is the family of Arachnothryx chiapensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Arachnothryx chiapensis?

Chiapensis Arachnothryx

Species in the Arachnothryx genus

Arachnothryx aspera, Arachnothryx bertieroides, Arachnothryx bourgaei, Arachnothryx brenesii, Arachnothryx buddleioides, Arachnothryx calycophylla, Arachnothryx calycosa, Arachnothryx capitellata, Arachnothryx caucana, Arachnothryx chaconis, Arachnothryx chiapensis, Arachnothryx chimboracensis, Arachnothryx chiriquiana, Arachnothryx colombiana, Arachnothryx costanensis, Arachnothryx cupreiflora, Arachnothryx darienensis, Arachnothryx discolor, Arachnothryx dwyeri, Arachnothryx educta, Arachnothryx euryphylla, Arachnothryx evansii, Arachnothryx fosbergii, Arachnothryx garciae, Arachnothryx ginetteae, Arachnothryx glabrata, Arachnothryx gonzaleoides, Arachnothryx gracilis, Arachnothryx gracilispica, Arachnothryx guerrerensis, Arachnothryx guettardioides, Arachnothryx heteranthera, Arachnothryx hispidula, Arachnothryx jurgensenii, Arachnothryx laniflora, Arachnothryx leucophylla, Arachnothryx linguiformis, Arachnothryx lojensis, Arachnothryx macrocalyx, Arachnothryx manantlanensis, Arachnothryx mexicana, Arachnothryx monteverdensis, Arachnothryx myriantha, Arachnothryx nebulosa, Arachnothryx nitida, Arachnothryx ovandensis, Arachnothryx ovata, Arachnothryx pansamalana, Arachnothryx perezii, Arachnothryx peruviana,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.