Family Index

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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

Municipalities

Communities

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.