Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Bot. California i. 417. (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127531
Common Names
- Raillardella argentea
- Silver Raillardella
- Argentine Raillardella
Description
Raillardella argentea (also called silver raillardella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Raillardella argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Raillardella argentea is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raillardella argentea is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Raillardella argentea
Raillardella argentea is native to the dry, alpine regions of the western United States and Canada. It can be found in rocky soils in areas with low rainfall.
Raillardella argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raillardella argentea?
Raillardella argentea
What is the common name of Raillardella argentea?
Silver Raillardella
What is the natural habitat of Raillardella argentea?
Alpine and subalpine meadows
Species in the Raillardella 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,