Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
geranioides
ID:
781716

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

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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.

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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 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
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].