Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arguta
ID:
45786

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26(5): 234 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045115



Common Names

  • Granite Guardiola
  • Granite-fruit Guardiola
  • Granite-fruited Guardiola


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Synonyms

  • Guardiola tulocarpus arguta A.Gray [unknown]
  • Guardiola tulocarpus arguta A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Guardiola arguta (also called Arguta, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has yellow flowers and hairy, lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Guardiola arguta is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its fragrant white flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guardiola arguta has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guardiola arguta is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.

Where to Find Guardiola arguta

Guardiola arguta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas, especially in the Sonoran Desert.

Guardiola arguta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guardiola arguta?

Guardiola arguta

What type of plant is Guardiola arguta?

It is an annual herb

Where is Guardiola arguta found?

It is found in the western United States

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,

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