Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
argentinus
ID:
646399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 7: 42 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645731



Common Names

  • Argentinus Habranthus
  • Habranthus Argentinus
  • Habranthus argentinus


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Description

Habranthus argentinus (also called Argentinian Habranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to the mountains of Argentina, and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Habranthus argentinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habranthus argentinus is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habranthus argentinus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. Once rooted, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Habranthus argentinus

Habranthus argentinus is native to Argentina and can be found in the Chaco biome.

Habranthus argentinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habranthus argentinus?

Habranthus argentinus

What is the common name of Habranthus argentinus?

Argentine Habranthus

What is the natural habitat of Habranthus argentinus?

Forests and woodlands in tropical South America

Species in the Habranthus genus

Habranthus albispiritus, Habranthus andalgalensis, Habranthus araguaiensis, Habranthus argentinus, Habranthus bahiensis, Habranthus barrosianus, Habranthus brachyandrus, Habranthus caeruleus, Habranthus cardenasianus, Habranthus carmineus, Habranthus catamarcensis, Habranthus chacoensis, Habranthus concinnus, Habranthus cordobensis, Habranthus crassibulbus, Habranthus datensis, Habranthus duarteanus, Habranthus erectus, Habranthus estensis, Habranthus gameleirensis, Habranthus goianus, Habranthus gracilifolius, Habranthus guachipensis, Habranthus immaculatus, Habranthus irwinianus, Habranthus ischihualastus, Habranthus itaobinus, Habranthus jamesonii, Habranthus jujuyensis, Habranthus lacteus, Habranthus leonensis, Habranthus leptandrus, Habranthus longipes, Habranthus maasii, Habranthus magnoi, Habranthus martinezii, Habranthus matacus, Habranthus mendocensis, Habranthus mexicanus, Habranthus microcarpus, Habranthus millarensis, Habranthus niveus, Habranthus oaxacanus, Habranthus oltanus, Habranthus oranensis, Habranthus pantanalensis, Habranthus pedunculosus, Habranthus pictus, Habranthus quilmesianus, Habranthus riojanus,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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