Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) D.Don
Source:
iplants
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 9: 260 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781057
Common Names
- Radiata Argylia
- Radiate Argylia
- Radiate-leaf Argylia
Description
Argylia radiata (also called “Radial 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 radiata has been used for its ornamental value in gardens due to its showy yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argylia radiata is yellow in color with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argylia radiata 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 radiata
Argylia radiata can be found in Mexico.
Argylia radiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argylia radiata?
Argylia radiata
What is the common name of Argylia radiata?
Radiata Argylia
Where is Argylia radiata 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:108345-1: 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].