Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064231
Common Names
- Spicer's Argentipallium
- Spicer's Daisy
- Spicer's Daisy-bush
Synonyms
- Helichrysum spiceri F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Argentipallium spiceri (also called Spicer's Silverbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub found in the Mediterranean region. It has silvery-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Argentipallium spiceri is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argentipallium spiceri has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal cluster of three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argentipallium spiceri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the late spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Argentipallium spiceri
Argentipallium spiceri can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
Argentipallium spiceri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argentipallium spiceri?
Argentipallium spiceri
What is the common name of Argentipallium spiceri?
Spicer's argentipallium
What is the habitat of Argentipallium spiceri?
Dry grassland and scrub
Species in the Argentipallium genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,