Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kauense
ID:
82050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rock & Neal) O.Deg. & I.Deg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiiensis , Fam. 344: s.p. (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081379



Common Names

  • Kauai Silversword
  • Kauai Silver Sword
  • Argyroxiphium


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Description

Argyroxiphium kauense (also called Kauai Argyroxiphium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Argyroxiphium kauense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Argyroxiphium kauense flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with bright yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyroxiphium kauense is a perennial shrub native to Hawaii. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and it can also be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Argyroxiphium kauense

Argyroxiphium kauense can be found in Hawaii, on the islands of Kauai and Maui.

Argyroxiphium kauense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyroxiphium kauense?

Argyroxiphium kauense

What is the common name of Argyroxiphium kauense?

Kauai Silversword

Where is Argyroxiphium kauense native to?

Hawaii

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-37928: Based on the initial data import
Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.
Irmgard Degener (1924-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Deg.' in the authors string.
Joseph Rock (1884-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rock' in the authors string.
David Carleton Neal (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neal' in the authors string.