Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
trewioides
ID:
265288

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14773: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.