Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argentatum
ID:
97018

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. : 86

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096347



Common Names

  • Parthenium Argentatum
  • Silver Feverfew
  • Silver Parthenium


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Synonyms

  • Parthenium argentatum argentatum [unknown]
  • Parthenium argentatum argentatum [unknown]

Description

Parthenium argentatum (also called Silverleaf Parthenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, rocky slopes and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium argentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenium argentatum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium argentatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Parthenium argentatum

Parthenium argentatum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Parthenium argentatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium argentatum?

Parthenium argentatum

What is the common name of Parthenium argentatum?

Silverleaf Parthenium

What is the family of Parthenium argentatum?

Asteraceae

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-52492: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.