Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
70680

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 108 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070009



Common Names

  • Hyalis Argentea
  • Silverleaf Hyalis
  • Silverleaf Bush


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Description

Hyalis argentea (also called silver hyalis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a silver-gray color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hyalis argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hyalis argentea var. latisquama Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyalis argentea has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyalis argentea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Hyalis argentea

Hyalis argentea can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Hyalis argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyalis argentea?

Hyalis argentea

What is the natural habitat of Hyalis argentea?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

What is the size of Hyalis argentea?

It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m

Species in the Hyalis genus

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-26810: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.