Status:
valid
Authors:
Soják
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 42: 90 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333650
Description
Argentina recognita (also called the Recognized Argentina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and lanceolate leaves native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Argentina recognita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argentina recognita has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argentina recognita is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Argentina recognita
Argentina recognita can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Argentina recognita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argentina recognita?
Argentina recognita
What is the common name of Argentina recognita?
Recognized Argentina
What is the natural habitat of Argentina recognita?
Tropical and subtropical wetlands
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,