Stenanthemum argenteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argenteum
ID:
505013
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 935 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504345
Common Names
- Silver Stenanthemum
- Argenteous Stenanthemum
- Silverleaf Stenanthemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenanthemum argenteum (also called Silver Stenanthemum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia, typically found in heathlands and woodlands. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Stenanthemum argenteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenanthemum argenteum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenanthemum argenteum is a perennial, evergreen herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, bright green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Stenanthemum argenteum
Stenanthemum argenteum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Stenanthemum argenteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanthemum argenteum?
Stenanthemum argenteum
What is the common name of Stenanthemum argenteum?
Argenteum
Where is Stenanthemum argenteum found?
Australia
Species in the Stenanthemum genus
Stenanthemum complicatum, Stenanthemum intricatum, Stenanthemum humile, Stenanthemum emarginatum, Stenanthemum divaricatum, Stenanthemum bilobum, Stenanthemum argenteum, Stenanthemum cristatum, Stenanthemum mediale, Stenanthemum liberum, Stenanthemum pimeleoides, Stenanthemum sublineare, Stenanthemum stipulosum, Stenanthemum reissekii, Stenanthemum pumilum, Stenanthemum poicilum, Stenanthemum petraeum, Stenanthemum patens, Stenanthemum notiale, Stenanthemum newbeyi, Stenanthemum nanum, Stenanthemum pomaderroides, Stenanthemum limitatum, Stenanthemum arens, Stenanthemum centrale, Stenanthemum bremerense, Stenanthemum radiatum, Stenanthemum yorkense,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,
References
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063973-1: Based on the initial data import