Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(2): 263 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318014
Common Names
- Syncolostemon argenteus
- Argenteus Syncolostemon
- Silver Syncolostemon
Description
Syncolostemon argenteus (also called 'Silver Syncolostemon', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a smooth, green stem and its leaves are ovate in shape. It prefers moist, shady soils and is often found in wet woods and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Syncolostemon argenteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syncolostemon argenteus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncolostemon argenteus is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Syncolostemon argenteus
Syncolostemon argenteus is native to the temperate regions of South Africa. It can be found in South Africa.
Syncolostemon argenteus FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Syncolostemon argenteus?
Syncolostemon argenteus prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should Syncolostemon argenteus be watered?
Syncolostemon argenteus should be watered regularly, but not too often.
What is the best way to propagate Syncolostemon argenteus?
The best way to propagate Syncolostemon argenteus is by stem cuttings or division.
Species in the Syncolostemon genus
Syncolostemon argenteus,
Syncolostemon comptonii,
Syncolostemon concinnus,
Syncolostemon densiflorus,
Syncolostemon eriocephalus,
Syncolostemon flabellifolius,
Syncolostemon latidens,
Syncolostemon macranthus,
Syncolostemon macrophyllus,
Syncolostemon parviflorus,
Syncolostemon ramulosus,
Syncolostemon rotundifolius,
Syncolostemon albiflorus,
Syncolostemon bolusii,
Syncolostemon bracteosus,
Syncolostemon canescens,
Syncolostemon comosus,
Syncolostemon elliottii,
Syncolostemon floccosus,
Syncolostemon foliosus,
Syncolostemon gerrardii,
Syncolostemon incanus,
Syncolostemon linearis,
Syncolostemon madagascariensis,
Syncolostemon modestus,
Syncolostemon obermeyerae,
Syncolostemon oritrephes,
Syncolostemon ornatus,
Syncolostemon parvifolius,
Syncolostemon persimilis,
Syncolostemon petiolatus,
Syncolostemon pretoriae,
Syncolostemon punctatus,
Syncolostemon ramosus,
Syncolostemon rehmannii,
Syncolostemon rugosifolius,
Syncolostemon stalmansii,
Syncolostemon stenophyllus,
Syncolostemon subvelutinus,
Syncolostemon teucriifolius,
Syncolostemon thorncroftii,
Syncolostemon transvaalensis,
Syncolostemon welwitschii,
Syncolostemon cinereus,
Syncolostemon namapaensis,
Syncolostemon aurulentus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,