Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sousae
ID:
336666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 46: 117 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335998

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx sousae
  • Sousae Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx

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Description

Arachnothryx sousae (also called 'Sousa's Spiderwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx sousae can be used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Arachnothryx sousae are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx sousae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Arachnothryx sousae

Arachnothryx sousae is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas near rivers and streams.

Arachnothryx sousae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx sousae?

Arachnothryx sousae

What is the family of Arachnothryx sousae?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Arachnothryx sousae?

Sousa's Spiderwisp

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-216372: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.