Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 286 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315515
Common Names
- Argomuellera bilocularis
- Two-chambered Argomuellera
- Bilocular Argomuellera
Description
Argomuellera bilocularis (also called 'Two-chambered Argomuellera', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a slender stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Argomuellera bilocularis is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argomuellera bilocularis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argomuellera bilocularis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Argomuellera bilocularis
Argomuellera bilocularis is found in the highlands of Madagascar.
Argomuellera bilocularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argomuellera bilocularis?
Argomuellera bilocularis
What type of plant is Argomuellera bilocularis?
It is a shrub
Where is Argomuellera bilocularis found?
It is found in Madagascar
Species in the Argomuellera genus
Argomuellera basicordata,
Argomuellera calcicola,
Argomuellera danguyana,
Argomuellera gigantea,
Argomuellera lancifolia,
Argomuellera macrophylla,
Argomuellera perrieri,
Argomuellera pierlotiana,
Argomuellera sessilifolia,
Argomuellera trewioides,
Argomuellera pumila,
Argomuellera bilocularis,
Argomuellera gillespieae,
Argomuellera integra,
Argomuellera longistipula,
Argomuellera oblanceolata,
Argomuellera stenophylla,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,