Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.F.K.Schltdl.) Soják
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 94 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342323
Description
Argentina lignosa (also called Lignosa Argentina, Lignosa Daisy, and Lignosa 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 lignosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argentina lignosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argentina lignosa is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Argentina lignosa
Argentina lignosa can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Argentina lignosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argentina lignosa?
Argentina lignosa
What is the natural habitat of Argentina lignosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the average height of Argentina lignosa?
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,