Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithiana
ID:
1329889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Soják

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 95 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342343

Common Names

  • Argentina smithiana
  • Smithiana Argentina
  • Argentina Smithiana

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Description

Argentina smithiana (also called Smith's Argentina, Smith's Daisy, and Smith's Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Argentina smithiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Argentina smithiana has a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argentina smithiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize regularly to ensure good growth.

Where to Find Argentina smithiana

Argentina smithiana can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Argentina smithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argentina smithiana?

Argentina smithiana

What type of plant is Argentina smithiana?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Argentina smithiana native to?

China

Species in the Argentina genus

Argentina pacifica, Argentina subarctica, Argentina anserinoides, Argentina anserina, Argentina achillea, Argentina adinophylla, Argentina archboldiana, Argentina aristata, Argentina assimilis, Argentina baliemensis, Argentina bidentula, Argentina biloba, Argentina recognita, Argentina adulterina, Argentina phanerophlebia, Argentina songzhuensis, Argentina borneensis, Argentina brassii, Argentina cardotiana, Argentina commutata, Argentina curta, Argentina fallens, Argentina festiva, Argentina glabriuscula, Argentina gombalana, Argentina gorokana, Argentina habbemana, Argentina hooglandii, Argentina indivisa, Argentina interrupta, Argentina irianensis, Argentina kinabaluensis, Argentina leuconota, Argentina lignosa, Argentina lineata, Argentina linilaciniata, Argentina luteopilosa, Argentina mangenii, Argentina micropetala, Argentina microphylla, Argentina millefoliolata, Argentina oxyodonta, Argentina papuana, Argentina parvula, Argentina peduncularis, Argentina philippinensis, Argentina polyphylla, Argentina pycnophylla, Argentina scorpionis, Argentina sericophylla,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.