Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) J.M.Ward & Breitw.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 41(4): 609 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071280
Common Names
- Argyrotegium nitidulum
- Shining Argyrotegium
- Shiny Argyrotegium
Description
Argyrotegium nitidulum (also called 'Shiny Argyrotegium' and 'Shiny Argyrophyllum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 2 m in height and has small, ovate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Argyrotegium nitidulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyrotegium nitidulum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrotegium nitidulum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.
Where to Find Argyrotegium nitidulum
Argyrotegium nitidulum can be found in the mountains of the Andes in South America.
Argyrotegium nitidulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrotegium nitidulum?
Argyrotegium nitidulum
What is the common name of Argyrotegium nitidulum?
Shiny Argyrotegium
What type of plant is Argyrotegium nitidulum?
Perennial herbaceous plant
Species in the Argyrotegium 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
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.