Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mackayi
ID:
79221

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buchanan) J.M.Ward & Breitw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 41(4): 609 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078550



Common Names

  • Mackay's Argyrotegium
  • Mackay's Silverbush
  • Mackay's Silverweed


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Synonyms

  • Euchiton mackayi (Buchanan) Anderb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium mackayi (Buchanan) Cockayne [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium collinum monocephalum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium traversii mackayi (Buchanan) Kirk [unknown]
  • Raoulia mackayi Buchanan [unknown]

Description

Argyrotegium mackayi (also called White-Flowered Argyrotegium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is usually found in colonies.

Uses & Benefits

Argyrotegium mackayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyrotegium mackayi is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyrotegium mackayi is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from divisions taken in late spring or early summer. The divisions should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot until it has established itself.

Where to Find Argyrotegium mackayi

Argyrotegium mackayi can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and east to Colorado and Wyoming.

Argyrotegium mackayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyrotegium mackayi?

Argyrotegium mackayi

What is the common name of Argyrotegium mackayi?

Mackay's Argyrotegium

What type of plant is Argyrotegium mackayi?

It is a flowering plant in the aster family.

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 v1.1 record gcc-35145: Based on the initial data import
Ilse Breitwieser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breitw.' in the authors string.
Josephine M. Ward: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Ward' in the authors string.
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.