Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Species:
argentea
ID:
1047187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 240 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046525



Common Names

  • Argentea Shepherdia
  • Shepherdia Argentea
  • Shepherdia from Argentea


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Description

Shepherdia argentea (also called Silver Buffaloberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has a spreading habit and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Shepherdia argentea is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Shepherdia argentea has yellow flowers with a dark purple center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Shepherdia argentea is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2-4 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Shepherdia argentea

Shepherdia argentea is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Elaeagnaceae family

Elaeagnus angustata, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Elaeagnus annamensis, Elaeagnus arakiana, Elaeagnus argyi, Elaeagnus bambusetorum, Elaeagnus bockii, Elaeagnus bonii, Elaeagnus calcarea, Elaeagnus caudata, Elaeagnus cinnamomifolia, Elaeagnus commutata, Elaeagnus conferta, Elaeagnus courtoisii, Elaeagnus davidii, Elaeagnus delavayi, Elaeagnus difficilis, Elaeagnus epitricha, Elaeagnus fasciculata, Elaeagnus formosana, Elaeagnus formosensis, Elaeagnus geniculata, Elaeagnus glabra, Elaeagnus gonyanthes, Elaeagnus griffithii, Elaeagnus grijsii, Elaeagnus guizhouensis, Elaeagnus henryi, Elaeagnus heterophylla, Elaeagnus hunanensis, Elaeagnus indica, Elaeagnus infundibularis, Elaeagnus jiangxiensis, Elaeagnus jingdonensis, Elaeagnus kanaii, Elaeagnus lanceolata, Elaeagnus lanpingensis, Elaeagnus laosensis, Elaeagnus latifolia, Elaeagnus lipoensis, Elaeagnus liukiuensis, Elaeagnus liuzhouensis, Elaeagnus longiloba, Elaeagnus loureiroi, Elaeagnus luoxiangensis, Elaeagnus luxiensis, Elaeagnus macrantha, Elaeagnus macrophylla, Elaeagnus magna, Elaeagnus maritima,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-11600004: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.