Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
darienensis
ID:
255790

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 28(1-2): 68. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255122

Common Names

  • Darien Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx darienensis
  • Darienensis Arachnothryx

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia darienensis Standl. [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx darienensis (also called Darien 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 darienensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx darienensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx darienensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When sowing the seeds, it is best to use a seed starting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Arachnothryx darienensis

Arachnothryx darienensis can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Arachnothryx darienensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx darienensis?

Arachnothryx darienensis

What type of plant is Arachnothryx darienensis?

Herb

Where is Arachnothryx darienensis found?

Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13860: Based on the initial data import
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.