Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argentea
ID:
128202

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Bot. California i. 417. (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127531



Common Names

  • Raillardella argentea
  • Silver Raillardella
  • Argentine Raillardella


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Description

Raillardella argentea (also called silver raillardella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Raillardella argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raillardella argentea is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raillardella argentea is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Raillardella argentea

Raillardella argentea is native to the dry, alpine regions of the western United States and Canada. It can be found in rocky soils in areas with low rainfall.

Raillardella argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raillardella argentea?

Raillardella argentea

What is the common name of Raillardella argentea?

Silver Raillardella

What is the natural habitat of Raillardella argentea?

Alpine and subalpine meadows

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-8853: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.