Gymnocarpos argenteus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argenteus
ID:
713392
Status:
valid
Authors:
Petruss. & Thulin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 13 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712725
Common Names
- Gymnocarpos argenteus
- Argenteus Silver Carpet
- Argenteus Silver-Carpet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnocarpos argenteus (also called 'Silverleaf Gymnocarpos', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with silvery-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnocarpos argenteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnocarpos argenteus has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnocarpos argenteus is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and let it dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Gymnocarpos argenteus
Gymnocarpos argenteus can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Gymnocarpos argenteus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnocarpos argenteus?
Gymnocarpos argenteus
What is the common name of Gymnocarpos argenteus?
Silver Gymnocarpos
What is the growth habit of Gymnocarpos argenteus?
It is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with small, silver-grey leaves.
Species in the Gymnocarpos genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2835887: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Louise Petrusson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petruss.' in the authors string.