Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
educta
ID:
255831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. ex Steyerm.) Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 260 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255163

Common Names

  • Educta Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx educta
  • Educta Arachnothryx

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia educta Standl. ex Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx educta (also called Educta, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx educta is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx educta has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx educta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly to ensure the soil stays moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Arachnothryx educta

Arachnothryx educta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Arachnothryx educta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx educta?

Arachnothryx educta

What type of plant is Arachnothryx educta?

Herb

Where is Arachnothryx educta 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-13864: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.