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narrowleaf silverbush

Scientific Name: Argythamnia lanceolata

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Argythamnia lanceolata: Narrowleaf Silverbush

Argythamnia lanceolata, commonly known as Narrowleaf Silverbush, is a subshrub belonging to the plant family Euphorbiaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Argythamnia lanceolata (Benth.) Mll. Arg.
  • Common Name: Narrowleaf Silverbush
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Ditaxis lanceolata (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffmann

Considerations for Pets

  • Belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.

Description

  • Narrowleaf Silverbush is characterized as a stiff-stemmed subshrub.
  • It has lanceolate, very hairy leaves, and the stems are also covered with long hairs.
  • It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in regions such as Ironwood Forest National Monument, Pima County, Arizona.
  • Also grows on Coffee Pot Mountain and San Ysidro Mountain.
  • Its elevation range is commonly below 600 meters.

Ecology

  • Often found in dry interior climates.

Cultivation

  • Water every 1-2 weeks, providing 2-3 glasses of water when the soil has been dry for several days.
  • Ensure good drainage to prevent fungal diseases and avoid stagnant water in plant saucers.

Further Information

  • Information is available on Garden Guides.
  • SEINet (2010) has records about this plant.
  • Prieta Natural History Association is a resource for Sonoran Desert Plants.