Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
potentillifolia
ID:
781722

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 235 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781055

Common Names

  • Potentillifolia Argylia
  • Cinquefoil-leaf Argylia
  • Cinquefoil-flower Argylia

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Description

Argylia potentillifolia (also called “Potentilla-leaved Argylia”, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with a dense, rounded crown and a rough, grey bark. It is native to Australia and is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Argylia potentillifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its showy white flowers. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

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 potentillifolia 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 potentillifolia

Argylia potentillifolia can be found in Mexico.

Argylia potentillifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argylia potentillifolia?

Argylia potentillifolia

What is the common name of Argylia potentillifolia?

Potentillifolia Argylia

Where is Argylia potentillifolia 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:108342-1: 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].