Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
evansii
ID:
255875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lorence) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 40: 15 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255207

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx evansii
  • Evansii Arachnothryx
  • Evansii Arachnothryx Plant

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia evansii Lorence [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx evansii (also called 'Evans' Spiderwort', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx evansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx evansii has small white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black, glossy seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx evansii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Arachnothryx evansii

Arachnothryx evansii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Arachnothryx evansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx evansii?

Arachnothryx evansii

What is the family of Arachnothryx evansii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Arachnothryx evansii?

Evans' 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13868: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.