Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nitidulum
ID:
71951

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


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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.

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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 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-28055: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
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.