Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
degeneri
ID:
755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 31: 160 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000084



Common Names

  • Argyrautia
  • Degeneri
  • Degener's Argyrautia


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Description

Argyrautia degeneri (also called Chinese Silvergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China and Japan. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are narrow and have a silvery sheen. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Argyrautia degeneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyrautia degeneri has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyrautia degeneri is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Argyrautia degeneri

Argyrautia degeneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Argyrautia degeneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyrautia degeneri?

Argyrautia degeneri

What is the common name of Argyrautia degeneri?

Degener's Argyrautia

What is the natural habitat of Argyrautia degeneri?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Argyrautia 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,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-135612: Originally associated with wfo-0000036826
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-2709335: Originally associated with wfo-0001129226
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135612: Originally associated with wfo-0000036826
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-2709335: Originally associated with wfo-0001129226
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:178766-1: Based on the initial data import