A
Arceuthobium
Arceuthobium
Description Arceuthobium is a genus of parasitic plants that belong to the Santalaceae family. Commonly known as dwarf mistletoe or pine mistletoe, Arceuthobium species have a unique lifestyle, as they grow on the branches of conifers and extract nutrients from their hosts. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Santalales Family Santalaceae Genus Arceuthobium Appearance Arceuthobium…
Arcangelisia
Arcangelisia
Description Arcangelisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The genus is composed of only two species: Arcangelisia flava and Arcangelisia gusanlung.Arcangelisia plants are known for their medicinal properties. They contain isoquinoline alkaloids that have been found to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities. The…
Archiboehmeria Atrata
Archiboehmeria Atrata
Description Archiboehmeria Atrata, also known as the black nettle, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Urticaceae. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in tropical regions. This plant is known for its distinctive black nettle leaves that are covered in fine hairs. The leaves are ovate and have serrated edges. The…
Araucaria Columnaris
Araucaria Columnaris
Description The Araucaria Columnaris, commonly known as the Cook Pine or Columnar Pine, is an iconic evergreen tree native to New Caledonia. It belongs to the Araucariaceae family and is widely appreciated for its symmetrical and columnar growth habit, making it a popular landscaping plant in subtropical regions around the world. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pinophyta Class…
Archirhodomyrtus
Archirhodomyrtus
Description Archirhodomyrtus is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The genus comprises of only one species, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, which is native to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia. The plant is also known by its common name, Atherton oak. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Myrtales Family Myrtaceae…
Archidendron Utile
Archidendron Utile
Description Archidendron Utile, also known as the Manila Tamarind, is a tree species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically in the Philippines, where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. The tree can grow up to 25 meters tall and has a broad, spreading crown. It produces small, yellow flowers that bloom in…
Arabidopsis Lyrata
Arabidopsis Lyrata
Description Arabidopsis Lyrata, also known as Lyre-Leaved Rockcress, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is a close relative of the model plant Arabidopsis Thaliana and is commonly used in scientific research due to its genetic similarity. Arabidopsis Lyrata is a biennial or perennial plant that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows…
Aralia Elata Variegata
Aralia Elata Variegata
Description Aralia Elata Variegata, also known as the Japanese angelica tree, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is part of the Araliaceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its striking variegated foliage. The leaves are large, reaching up to 3 feet in length, and are a mix of green, cream, and white.…
Arbutus Xalapensis
Arbutus Xalapensis
Description Arbutus Xalapensis, commonly known as the Texas madrone, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The tree can reach a height of up to 50 feet and has a trunk that can grow up to 2 feet in diameter. The bark of the tree is smooth and reddish-brown…
Arachniodes Simplicior
Arachniodes Simplicior
Description Arachniodes Simplicior, also known as “East Indian Holly Fern,” is a species of fern that belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family. It is a native plant in Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Taiwan. This fern is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 60 centimeters in height and 90 centimeters in width. It is a slow-growing plant that…