Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyrophylla
ID:
9739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg. ex Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
160 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009068



Common Names

  • Nassauvia argyrophylla
  • Silver-leaved Nassauvia
  • Silver-leaved Pigweed


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Description

Nassauvia argyrophylla (also called silverleaf nassauvia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It typically grows in open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single stem with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia argyrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassauvia argyrophylla has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia argyrophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Nassauvia argyrophylla

Nassauvia argyrophylla is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Nassauvia argyrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia argyrophylla?

Nassauvia argyrophylla

What is the common name of Nassauvia argyrophylla?

Silver-leaved Nassauvia

What is the natural habitat of Nassauvia argyrophylla?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Nassauvia genus

Nassauvia magellanica, Nassauvia pulcherrima, Nassauvia ameghinoi, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia argentea, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia hillii, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia uniflora, Nassauvia digitata, Nassauvia axillaris, Nassauvia sceptrum, Nassauvia planifolia, Nassauvia ramosissima, Nassauvia latissima, Nassauvia lagascae, Nassauvia fuegiana, Nassauvia acerosa, Nassauvia dentata, Nassauvia looseri, Nassauvia sublobata, Nassauvia ruizii, Nassauvia sprengelioides, Nassauvia serpens, Nassauvia juniperina, Nassauvia chubutensis, Nassauvia glomerulosa, Nassauvia pyramidalis, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia coronipappa, Nassauvia ulicina, Nassauvia pentacaenoides, Nassauvia darwinii, Nassauvia maeviae, Nassauvia pinnigera, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia cumingii, Nassauvia glomerata, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia aculeata, Nassauvia pygmaea, Nassauvia revoluta,

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234156-1: Based on the initial data import