Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
checoensis
ID:
781709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meyen) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 261 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781042

Common Names

  • Checoensis Argylia
  • Checoensis-leaf Argylia
  • Checoensis-flower Argylia

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Description

Argylia checoensis (also called Australian Argylia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with a short trunk and a spreading crown. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, at elevations of up to 600 m.

Uses & Benefits

Argylia checoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellowish-white, with a yellow center. Seed: Brown and oval shaped. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argylia checoensis is best propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Argylia checoensis

Argylia checoensis can be found in Mexico.

Argylia checoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argylia checoensis?

Argylia checoensis

What type of plant is Argylia checoensis?

Argylia checoensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae.

Where is Argylia checoensis found?

Argylia checoensis is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:18895-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].