Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 19c: 108 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264620
Common Names
- Argomuellera trewioides
- Trewioid Argomuellera
- Trewioid Argomuellera
Synonyms
- Pycnocoma trewioides Baill. [unknown]
- Wetriaria trewioides Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Argomuellera trewioides (also called 'Trewioid Argomuellera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It grows in thickets, grasslands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Argomuellera trewioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argomuellera trewioides is yellow and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argomuellera trewioides is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and bark. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Argomuellera trewioides
Argomuellera trewioides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Argomuellera trewioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argomuellera trewioides?
Argomuellera trewioides
What is the family of Argomuellera trewioides?
Acanthaceae
Where is Argomuellera trewioides found?
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,