Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
781726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
iplants

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 183 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781059

Common Names

  • Robusta Argylia
  • Robust Argylia
  • Robust-leaf Argylia

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Description

Argylia robusta (also called 'Robust Argylia', among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Argylia robusta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its showy white flowers. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argylia robusta is yellow in color with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argylia robusta is best propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Argylia robusta

Argylia robusta can be found in Mexico.

Argylia robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argylia robusta?

Argylia robusta

What is the common name of Argylia robusta?

Robusta Argylia

Where is Argylia robusta native to?

South America

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:18899-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].