Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leuconota
ID:
1329868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Soják

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 94 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342322


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Description

Argentina leuconota (also called Leuconota Argentina, Leuconota Daisy, and Leuconota Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Argentina leuconota is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and to make traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Argentina leuconota var. brachyphyllaria (Cardot) Y.H.Tong & N.H.Xia
Argentina leuconota var. omeiensis (H.Ikeda & H.Ohba) Y.H.Tong & N.H.Xia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argentina leuconota is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argentina leuconota 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 leuconota

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

Argentina leuconota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argentina leuconota?

Argentina leuconota

What is the natural habitat of Argentina leuconota?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average height of Argentina leuconota?

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.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.