Status:
valid
Authors:
(Soják) Soják
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 93 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329569
Common Names
- Bidentula
- Argentina
- Argentina Bidentula
Description
Argentina bidentula (also called the two-toothed 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 bidentula is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argentina bidentula has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argentina bidentula is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 4 feet.
Where to Find Argentina bidentula
Argentina bidentula is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found in the wild in the temperate forests of the region.
Argentina bidentula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argentina bidentula?
Argentina bidentula
What type of plant is Argentina bidentula?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Argentina bidentula native to?
Argentina bidentula 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,