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
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.
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 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: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].