Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata 3: 499 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445261
Common Names
- Larrea ameghinoi
- Ameghino's Larrea
- Ameghino Larrea
Synonyms
- Covillea ameghinoi (Speg.) Briq. [unknown]
Description
Larrea ameghinoi (also called Ameghino's Larrea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Larrea ameghinoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Larrea ameghinoi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Larrea ameghinoi can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Larrea ameghinoi
Larrea ameghinoi is native to South America and can be found in dry areas.
Larrea ameghinoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Larrea ameghinoi?
Larrea ameghinoi
What is the common name of Larrea ameghinoi?
Ameghino's Larrea
What is the natural habitat of Larrea ameghinoi?
Larrea ameghinoi is native to Argentina.
Species in the Larrea genus
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Bulnesia chilensis,
Bulnesia foliosa,
Bulnesia retamo,
Bulnesia rivas-martinezii,
Bulnesia schichendanzii,
Bulnesia schickendantzii,
Guaiacum coulteri,
Guaiacum officinale,
Guaiacum palmeri,
Guaiacum sanctum,
Guaiacum unijugum,
Guaiacum nellii,
Kallstroemia pubescens,
Kallstroemia maxima,
Kallstroemia californica,
Kallstroemia grandiflora,
Kallstroemia hirsutissima,
Kallstroemia parviflora,
Kallstroemia perennans,
Kallstroemia adscendens,
Kallstroemia tucumanensis,
Kallstroemia tribuloides,
Kallstroemia incana,
Kallstroemia rosei,
Kallstroemia boliviana,
Kallstroemia pennellii,
Kallstroemia peninsularis,
Kallstroemia standleyi,
Kallstroemia mexicana,
Kallstroemia curta,
Kallstroemia hintonii,
Kelleronia gillettiae,
Kelleronia splendens,
Kelleronia revoilii,
Larrea simulans,
Larrea ameghinoi,
Larrea divaricata,
Larrea cuneifolia,
Larrea nitida,