Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baliemensis
ID:
1317114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danet) Soják

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 93 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329568

Common Names

  • Baliemensis
  • Argentina
  • Argentina Baliemensis

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Description

Argentina baliemensis (also called the Baliem 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 baliemensis is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argentina baliemensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argentina baliemensis is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 3 feet.

Where to Find Argentina baliemensis

Argentina baliemensis is native to the Baliem Valley of Indonesia and can be found in the wild in the tropical forests of the region.

Argentina baliemensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argentina baliemensis?

Argentina baliemensis

What type of plant is Argentina baliemensis?

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

Where is Argentina baliemensis native to?

Argentina baliemensis is native to Indonesia.

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.
Frédéric Danet (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danet' in the authors string.