Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argenteum
ID:
123704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
(1818). Nov. Gen. Sp. [H.B.K.] 4(14)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123033



Common Names

  • Silver Bush
  • Silver Daisy Bush
  • Grey Bush


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Synonyms

  • Chuquiraga argentea Hieron. [unknown]
  • Chuquiraga argentea argentea [unknown]
  • Flotovia argentea (Kunth) Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Dasyphyllum argenteum (also called Silverleaf Dasyphyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has silvery-green leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dasyphyllum argenteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dasyphyllum argenteum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, light brown and have a tuft of white hairs attached to them. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasyphyllum argenteum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Dasyphyllum argenteum

Dasyphyllum argenteum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Spain, Italy, and other countries in the region.

Dasyphyllum argenteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasyphyllum argenteum?

Dasyphyllum argenteum

What is the common name of Dasyphyllum argenteum?

Silverleaf dasyphyllum

What is the natural habitat of Dasyphyllum argenteum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Dasyphyllum genus

Dasyphyllum floribundum, Dasyphyllum sprengelianum, Dasyphyllum flagellare, Dasyphyllum maria-lianae, Dasyphyllum armatum, Dasyphyllum cabrerae, Dasyphyllum popayanense, Dasyphyllum varians, Dasyphyllum fodinarum, Dasyphyllum weberbaueri, Dasyphyllum orthacanthum, Dasyphyllum lanceolatum, Dasyphyllum diacanthoides, Dasyphyllum horridum, Dasyphyllum chapadense, Dasyphyllum synacanthum, Dasyphyllum ferox, Dasyphyllum leiocephalum, Dasyphyllum candolleanum, Dasyphyllum latifolium, Dasyphyllum hystrix, Dasyphyllum cryptocephalum, Dasyphyllum inerme, Dasyphyllum velutinum, Dasyphyllum tomentosum, Dasyphyllum colombianum, Dasyphyllum cabrerae, Dasyphyllum brasiliense, Dasyphyllum brevispinum, Dasyphyllum spinescens, Dasyphyllum leptacanthum, Dasyphyllum argenteum, Dasyphyllum vagans, Dasyphyllum donianum, Dasyphyllum trichophyllum, Dasyphyllum reticulatum, Dasyphyllum lehmannii, Dasyphyllum vepreculatum, Dasyphyllum excelsum, Dasyphyllum diamantinense,

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