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
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.
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 Argylia genus
Argylia adscendens,
Argylia bifrons,
Argylia bustillosii,
Argylia checoensis,
Argylia farnesiana,
Argylia geranioides,
Argylia glutinosa,
Argylia potentillifolia,
Argylia radiata,
Argylia robusta,
Argylia tomentosa,
Argylia uspallatensis,
Argylia conaiensis,
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
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].