Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
256027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 325 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255359

Common Names

  • Hispidula Arachnothryx
  • Hispidula Spiderwort
  • Hispidula Spiderflower

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia hispidula K.Schum. [valid]
  • Arachnothryx hispidulus Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Arachnothryx hispidula (also called Hairy Hedge-Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx hispidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx hispidula has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, spiky leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx hispidula can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Arachnothryx hispidula

Arachnothryx hispidula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Arachnothryx hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx hispidula?

Arachnothryx hispidula

What type of plant is Arachnothryx hispidula?

A shrub

Where is Arachnothryx hispidula native to?

South Africa

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-13882: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.