Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
digynus
ID:
1005190

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bitter) Skottsb.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez 2: 779 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004528

Common Names

  • Margyricarpus digynus
  • Two-Fruit Margyricarpus
  • Two-Fruit Margaricarpus

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Description

Margyricarpus digynus (also called two-seeded marguerite, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Margyricarpus digynus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Margyricarpus digynus are white to pink, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margyricarpus digynus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Margyricarpus digynus

Margyricarpus digynus can be found in South America, particularly in the countries of Peru and Bolivia.

Species in the Margyricarpus genus

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

Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Georg Bitter (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bitter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153119-2: Based on the initial data import