Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
habbemana
ID:
1329862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & L.M.Perry) Soják

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 94 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342316


Searching for Argentina habbemana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Argentina habbemana (also called the Habbema Argentina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves, and is found in wet forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Argentina habbemana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Argentina habbemana has yellow flowers with a white center. The flowers have five petals and can reach up to 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Argentina habbemana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Argentina habbemana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Argentina habbemana

Argentina habbemana can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Argentina habbemana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argentina habbemana?

Argentina habbemana

What is the natural habitat of Argentina habbemana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average height of Argentina habbemana?

2-4 meters

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.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.