Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assimilis
ID:
1317113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Soják) Soják

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 93 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329567

Common Names

  • Assimilis
  • Argentina
  • Argentina Assimilis

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Description

Argentina assimilis (also called the similar argentina, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a thin, branching stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found growing in moist, sunny areas, such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Argentina assimilis is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argentina assimilis has yellow flowers, small brown seeds and seedlings that are initially green and later turn yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argentina assimilis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years.

Where to Find Argentina assimilis

Argentina assimilis is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found in the wild in the temperate forests of the region.

Argentina assimilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argentina assimilis?

Argentina assimilis

What type of plant is Argentina assimilis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Argentina assimilis native to?

Argentina assimilis is native to Mexico.

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.