Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Feng & Heng C.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 919 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341936
Common Names
- Argentina songzhuensis
- Songzhuensis Argentina
- Songzhuensis Snake Plant
Description
Argentina songzhuensis (also called Songzhu Argentina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China. It grows in limestone crevices and on cliff faces.
Uses & Benefits
Argentina songzhuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argentina songzhuensis is pink and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argentina songzhuensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
Where to Find Argentina songzhuensis
Argentina songzhuensis can be found in Thailand.
Argentina songzhuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argentina songzhuensis?
Argentina songzhuensis
What type of plant is Argentina songzhuensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Argentina songzhuensis found?
It is found in China
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
Heng Chang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heng C.Wang' in the authors string.
Tao Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Feng' in the authors string.