Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 235 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781049
Common Names
- Geranioides Argylia
- Geranium-like Argylia
- Geranium-like-leaf Argylia
Description
Argylia geranioides (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 geranioides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argylia geranioides 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 geranioides
Argylia geranioides can be found in Mexico.
Argylia geranioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argylia geranioides?
Argylia geranioides
What is the common name of Argylia geranioides?
Geranioides Argylia
Where is Argylia geranioides native to?
South America
Species in the Argylia genus
Argylia adscendens,
Argylia bifrons,
Argylia bustillosii,
Argylia checoensis,
Argylia farnesiana,
Argylia geranioides,
Argylia glutinosa,
Argylia potentillifolia,
Argylia radiata,
Argylia robusta,
Argylia tomentosa,
Argylia uspallatensis,
Argylia conaiensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108336-1: 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].