Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(18): 269 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045734
Common Names
- Tetraneuris argentea
- Silver Four-nerve Daisy
- Silver Daisy
Synonyms
- Hymenoxys argentea (A.Gray) K.F.Parker [unknown]
- Tetraneuris trinervata Greene [unknown]
- Tetraneuris formosa Greene [unknown]
- Hymenoxys argentea argentea [unknown]
- Actinella argentea A.Gray [unknown]
- Tetraneuris formosa Greene ex Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
- Tetraneuris leptoclada Greene [unknown]
- Actinea argentea Kuntze [unknown]
- Hymenoxys argentea thoreauensis N.D.Atwood, S.L.Welsh & A.Clifford [unknown]
- Tetraneuris argentea thoreauensis (N.D.Atwood, S.L.Welsh & A.Clifford) Bierner & B.L.Turner [invalid]
Description
Tetraneuris argentea (also called Silver Tetraneuris, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody base and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It grows in humid montane forests, between 2,000 and 3,500 meters above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Tetraneuris argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetraneuris argentea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetraneuris argentea is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tetraneuris argentea
Tetraneuris argentea is native to the western United States, particularly Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Tetraneuris argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetraneuris argentea?
Tetraneuris argentea
What is the natural habitat of Tetraneuris argentea?
Tetraneuris argentea is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Andes Mountains.
What is the flowering season of Tetraneuris argentea?
Tetraneuris argentea typically flowers in late spring and early summer.
Species in the Tetraneuris 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,