Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
255757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 28(1-2): 70. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255089

Common Names

  • Costa Rican Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx costaricensis
  • Arachnothryx

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia costaricensis Standl. [valid]
  • Renistipula costaricensis (Standl.) Borhidi [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Costa Rica. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx costaricensis is used in traditional medicine in Costa Rica to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arachnothryx costaricensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx costaricensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to Costa Rica. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-22°C and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Arachnothryx costaricensis

Arachnothryx costaricensis is native to Costa Rica. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Arachnothryx costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx costaricensis?

Arachnothryx costaricensis

What is the common name of Arachnothryx costaricensis?

Costaricensis

What is the family of Arachnothryx costaricensis?

Rubiaceae

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.