Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argentea
ID:
111524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. & Zucc. ex Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
378 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110853



Common Names

  • Proteopsis
  • Argentea
  • Silver Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia proteopsis DC. [unknown]
  • Proteopsis argentea Mart. & Zucc. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Proteopsis argentea (also called 'Silver Proteopsis', among many other common names) is a shrub of the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a woody stem and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Proteopsis argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Proteopsis argentea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Proteopsis argentea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Proteopsis argentea

Proteopsis argentea can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Proteopsis argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Proteopsis argentea?

Proteopsis argentea

What is the common name of Proteopsis argentea?

Argentea

What is the family of Proteopsis argentea?

Asteraceae

Species in the Proteopsis 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-6997: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.