Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
781730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Reise Atacama : 36 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781063

Common Names

  • Tomentosa Argylia
  • Tomentose Argylia
  • Tomentose-leaf Argylia

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Description

Argylia tomentosa (also called 'Woolly Argylia', among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Argylia tomentosa 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: Argylia tomentosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argylia tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Argylia tomentosa can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Argylia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argylia tomentosa?

Argylia tomentosa

What type of plant is Argylia tomentosa?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Argylia tomentosa?

Dry open areas, scrubland, and grasslands

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108351-1: 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].