Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wenchuensis
ID:
1334540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Ikeda & H.Ohba) Y.H.Tong & N.H.Xia

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 24: 428 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346994

Common Names

  • Argentina Wenchuensis
  • Wenchu Argentina
  • Argentina

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Description

Argentina wenchuensis (also called 'Wenchu Argentina', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist soils and shady areas. It has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers and thin, hairy stems.

Uses & Benefits

Argentina wenchuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argentina wenchuensis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argentina wenchuensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the summer months and should be fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Argentina wenchuensis

Argentina wenchuensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Argentina wenchuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argentina wenchuensis?

Argentina wenchuensis

What is the common name of Argentina wenchuensis?

Wenchu's Argentina

What is the natural habitat of Argentina wenchuensis?

Mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests

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

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Ikeda (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ikeda' in the authors string.
Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Yi Hua Tong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tong' in the authors string.