Status:
valid
Authors:
MacLeish & H.Schumach.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 9: 84-94 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020565
Common Names
- Eremanthus
- Argenteus Eremanthus
- Argenteus
Description
Eremanthus argenteus (also called 'Silver Eremanthus', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places such as grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eremanthus argenteus is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremanthus argenteus is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremanthus argenteus is a perennial that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.
Where to Find Eremanthus argenteus
Eremanthus argenteus is native to the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats, usually at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters above sea level.
Eremanthus argenteus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremanthus argenteus?
Eremanthus argenteus
What is the common name of Eremanthus argenteus?
Silver Eremanthus
What is the natural habitat of Eremanthus argenteus?
It is native to South America
Species in the Eremanthus genus
Eremanthus reflexo-auriculatus,
Eremanthus erythropappus,
Eremanthus cinctus,
Eremanthus argenteus,
Eremanthus elaeagnus,
Eremanthus pabstii,
Eremanthus veadeiroensis,
Eremanthus rondoniensis,
Eremanthus glomeratus,
Eremanthus auriculatus,
Eremanthus mollis,
Eremanthus crotonoides,
Eremanthus incanus,
Eremanthus glomerulatus,
Eremanthus santosii,
Eremanthus capitatus,
Eremanthus brasiliensis,
Eremanthus hatschbachii,
Eremanthus leucodendron,
Eremanthus polycephalus,
Eremanthus mattogrossensis,
Eremanthus harleyi,
Eremanthus goyazensis,
Eremanthus arboreus,
Eremanthus brevifolius,
Eremanthus ovatifolius,
Eremanthus praetermissus,
Eremanthus uniflorus,
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
Heiko Schumacher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schumach.' in the authors string.