Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
patagonica
ID:
526670

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 546 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526002



Common Names

  • Allenrolfea patagonica
  • Patagonica Allenrolfea
  • Patagonica-Allenrolfea


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Synonyms

  • Halopeplis patagonica Ung.-Sternb. [unknown]
  • Halostachys patagonica Moq. [unknown]

Description

Allenrolfea patagonica (also called Patagonian Allenrolfea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a small shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. Its bark is grey-brown and smooth, and its leaves are glossy and dark green.

Uses & Benefits

Allenrolfea patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allenrolfea patagonica has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allenrolfea patagonica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Allenrolfea patagonica

Allenrolfea patagonica is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Allenrolfea patagonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allenrolfea patagonica?

Allenrolfea patagonica

What is the common name of Allenrolfea patagonica?

Patagonian allenrolfea

What is the natural habitat of Allenrolfea patagonica?

Salt marshes, mud flats, and alkaline soils

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628604: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.