Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argentinum
ID:
117522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 188 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116851



Common Names

  • Argentine Stachycephalum
  • Argentinian Stachycephalum
  • Argentinian Stachycephalum Plant


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Description

Stachycephalum argentinum (also called Argentine stachycephalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as coastal dunes and limestone outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Stachycephalum argentinum is used in the production of essential oils, perfumes, and incense. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, digestive issues, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachycephalum argentinum is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachycephalum argentinum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist soil. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stachycephalum argentinum

Stachycephalum argentinum is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Stachycephalum argentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachycephalum argentinum?

Stachycephalum argentinum

What is the common name of Stachycephalum argentinum?

Argentine Stachycephalum

Where is Stachycephalum argentinum native to?

Argentina

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-78233: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.