Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
jurgensenii
ID:
256060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255392

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx Jurgensenii
  • Jurgensenii Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx Jurgensenii Plant

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia jurgensenii Hemsl. [valid]
  • Stylosiphonia salvadorensis Standl. [valid]
  • Javorkaea pulcherrima Borhidi [valid]
  • Deppea macrocarpa Standl. [valid]
  • Deppea stenosepala Standl. [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx jurgensenii (also called 'Jurgensen's Arachnothryx', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central America and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx jurgensenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx jurgensenii has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx jurgensenii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Arachnothryx jurgensenii

Arachnothryx jurgensenii is native to Central America.

Arachnothryx jurgensenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx jurgensenii?

Arachnothryx jurgensenii

What is the common name of Arachnothryx jurgensenii?

Jurgensen's Spiderwort

What is the family of Arachnothryx jurgensenii?

Commelinaceae

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-13885: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.