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Scientific Name
Argyrotegium mackayi
Family Name
ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)
Common Name
Silver Cudweed
Status
Height
stems 0.03m - 0.1m (3-10cm)
Flowers
Flowerheads large for size of plant ; in irregular terminal, leafy clusters of 4-7.
Fruit
Achenes
Form
A perennial mat-forming herb with much-branched rhizomes, leaves hairy
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Grassy Vegetation; Montane Vegetation
Habitat Notes
Occasional in grassy vegetation in the eastern mountains and in swampy places on mountains of the central plateau.
Site Tolerance
Exposed; Moist; Waterlogged; Windy
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Poorly-drained; Well-drained
General Notes
Suitable below powerlines.
Propagation Details
Propagation Calendar
Flowering Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Collecting Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sowing Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Cutting Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the seedhead which develops a fluffy appearance.collect seedheads in paper bags and allow to dry.separate by rubbing on wire screens or by hand. sieve to clean
Seed Treatment Method
Surface sow
Seed Storage Life
Short
Viable Seeds Per Gram
Seed Treatment Notes
Surface sow orlightly cover.
Germination Time
Suitable for Direct Seeding
Cuttings
Expected Time to Take Root
Expected Time to Plant Out
Propagation by Division
N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.
Yes
Cutting Notes
Also grown from cuttings.
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