Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argophylla
ID:
22341

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 47: 433 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021670



Common Names

  • Enceliopsis argophylla
  • Silver-Leaved Sunray
  • Silver-Leaved Enceliopsis


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Description

Enceliopsis argophylla (also called Silverleaf Enceliopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and can tolerate drought.

Uses & Benefits

Enceliopsis argophylla is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enceliopsis argophylla is a small, white flower head. Its seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enceliopsis argophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Enceliopsis argophylla

Enceliopsis argophylla is native to the western United States, including parts of California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Enceliopsis argophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enceliopsis argophylla?

Enceliopsis argophylla

What is the common name of Enceliopsis argophylla?

Silverleaf Ragwort

Where is Enceliopsis argophylla found?

Enceliopsis argophylla is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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-120955: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.