Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argenteus
ID:
21236

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


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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.

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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 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-119888: Based on the initial data import
Nanda F. Fleming MacLeish (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacLeish' in the authors string.
Heiko Schumacher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schumach.' in the authors string.