Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lignosa
ID:
1329869

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.F.K.Schltdl.) Soják

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 20: 94 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342323


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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.

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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,

References

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Diederich Friedrich Karl von Schlechtendal (1767-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.K.Schltdl.' in the authors string.