Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
candicans
ID:
268290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 39 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267622



Common Names

  • Argythamnia candicans
  • Candicans Argythamnia
  • White-bark Argythamnia


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Synonyms

  • Argythamnia candicans serratifolia Urb. [unknown]
  • Argythamnia candicans serratifolia (Urb.) Borhidi & O.Muñiz [unknown]

Description

Argythamnia candicans (also called White Silverbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are white in color and grows in dry, rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Argythamnia candicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright, colourful flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argythamnia candicans has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and a single, small, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argythamnia candicans is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the temperature between 20-25°C. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches in the spring and replant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Argythamnia candicans

Argythamnia candicans can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Argythamnia candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argythamnia candicans?

Argythamnia candicans

What is the family of Argythamnia candicans?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Argythamnia candicans?

Tropical forests

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-15063: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.