Family Index

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Scientific Name

Argyrotegium poliochlorum

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Supine Cudweed

Status

Rare

Height

stems 0.05m - 0.1m (5-10cm)

Flowers

Usually 3 in a terminal cluster, compact at firstbut loosening in the fruiting stage.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Perennial herb with slender creeping stems bearing short leafy branches.

Municipalities

Communities

Heath; Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Local in acid, waterlogged soil between tussocks of button grass in montane heaths.

Site Tolerance

Waterlogged

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Poorly-drained; Acid

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

Achenes with pappus bristles in ring at base.when seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the head which develops a fluffy appearance. collect entire seedheads in paper bags and allow to dry

Seed Treatment Method

Bog method

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

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.

Cutting Notes