Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 6 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121656
Common Names
- Syncarpha argentea
- Argentea Syncarpha
- Argentea Daisy
Synonyms
- Xeranthemum argenteum Thunb. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium planifolium Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium argenteum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Helichrysum argenteum Thunb. [unknown]
- Helichrysum staehelina Willd. [unknown]
- Helichrysum affine Less. [unknown]
Description
Syncarpha argentea (also called Argentea syncarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes of Chile and Argentina. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Syncarpha argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syncarpha argentea has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, light green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncarpha argentea is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Syncarpha argentea
Syncarpha argentea is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Syncarpha argentea FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Syncarpha argentea?
Syncarpha argentea requires full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the natural habitat of Syncarpha argentea?
Syncarpha argentea is native to South Africa.
What is the lifespan of Syncarpha argentea?
The lifespan of Syncarpha argentea is unknown.
Species in the Syncarpha genus
Syncarpha speciosissima,
Syncarpha staehelina,
Syncarpha striata,
Syncarpha gnaphaloides,
Syncarpha mucronata,
Syncarpha canescens,
Syncarpha eximia,
Syncarpha vestita,
Syncarpha argyropsis,
Syncarpha marlothii,
Syncarpha affinis,
Syncarpha aurea,
Syncarpha flava,
Syncarpha paniculata,
Syncarpha variegata,
Syncarpha dregeana,
Syncarpha loganiana,
Syncarpha sordescens,
Syncarpha dykei,
Syncarpha zeyheri,
Syncarpha argentea,
Syncarpha ferruginea,
Syncarpha milleflora,
Syncarpha virgata,
Syncarpha recurvata,
Syncarpha lepidopodium,
Syncarpha montana,
Syncarpha affine,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,