Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. & Zucc. ex Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
378 1863
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110853
Common Names
- Proteopsis
- Argentea
- Silver Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia proteopsis DC. [unknown]
- Proteopsis argentea Mart. & Zucc. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Proteopsis argentea (also called 'Silver Proteopsis', among many other common names) is a shrub of the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a woody stem and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Proteopsis argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Proteopsis argentea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Proteopsis argentea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Proteopsis argentea
Proteopsis argentea can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Proteopsis argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Proteopsis argentea?
Proteopsis argentea
What is the common name of Proteopsis argentea?
Argentea
What is the family of Proteopsis argentea?
Asteraceae
Species in the Proteopsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,