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
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.
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 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: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].