Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
farnesiana
ID:
781713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleisner & Ricardi

Source:
iplants

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 19: 44 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781046

Common Names

  • Farnesiana Argylia
  • Farnesiana-leaf Argylia
  • Farnesiana-flower Argylia

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Description

Argylia farnesiana (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 farnesiana 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 farnesiana 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 farnesiana

Argylia farnesiana can be found in Mexico.

Argylia farnesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argylia farnesiana?

Argylia farnesiana

What is the common name of Argylia farnesiana?

Farnesiana Argylia

Where is Argylia farnesiana native to?

South America

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

Mario Héctor Ricardi Salinas (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricardi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:18897-2: 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].