Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wanimboi
ID:
1335114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danet

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 234 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347568

Common Names

  • Argentina wanimboi
  • Wanimboi Argentina
  • Wanimboi Silverfish

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Description

Argentina wanimboi (also called Wanimboi, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Argentina wanimboi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argentina wanimboi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argentina wanimboi can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Argentina wanimboi

Argentina wanimboi is native to Madagascar and can be found in the forests of the eastern rainforest.

Argentina wanimboi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argentina wanimboi?

Argentina wanimboi

What is the common name of Argentina wanimboi?

Wanimbo silvergrass

What is the natural habitat of Argentina wanimboi?

Grassy slopes

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

Frédéric Danet (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danet' in the authors string.