Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
virescens
ID:
43641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 219 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042970



Common Names

  • Virescens Argyroxiphium
  • Argyroxiphium virescens
  • Virescens Silversword


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Synonyms

  • Argyroxiphium virescens virescens [unknown]
  • Argyroxiphium forbesii H.St.John [unknown]
  • Argyroxiphium virescens paludosa H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Argyroxiphium virescens (also called Silversword, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has a rosette of long, narrow, silver-green leaves and a single, tall flowering stalk. It grows in dry, rocky, volcanic slopes and in open shrublands at elevations of 6,000 to 10,000 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Argyroxiphium virescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyroxiphium virescens is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyroxiphium virescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Argyroxiphium virescens

Argyroxiphium virescens is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Argyroxiphium virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyroxiphium virescens?

Argyroxiphium virescens

What is the common name of Argyroxiphium virescens?

Green Argyroxiphium

What is the natural habitat of Argyroxiphium virescens?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-14157: Based on the initial data import
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.