Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.McCauley
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 71 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692611
Common Names
- Froelichia xanti
- Xanti Froelichia
- Xanti-Leaf Froelichia
Description
Froelichia xanti (also called Xantus' Snake-cotton, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Froelichia xanti is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Froelichia xanti is small, yellow and star-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin, upright and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Froelichia xanti is a warm-season perennial grass native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically grown for forage and hay production. It can be propagated by seed, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a short-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.
Where to Find Froelichia xanti
Froelichia xanti is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Froelichia xanti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Froelichia xanti?
Froelichia xanti
What is the common name of Froelichia xanti?
Xantus' snakecotton
What is the natural habitat of Froelichia xanti?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Froelichia genus
Froelichia arizonica,
Froelichia chacoensis,
Froelichia drummondii,
Froelichia floridana,
Froelichia gracilis,
Froelichia humboldtiana,
Froelichia interrupta,
Froelichia juncea,
Froelichia latifolia,
Froelichia nudicaulis,
Froelichia paraguayensis,
Froelichia procera,
Froelichia sericea,
Froelichia xanti,
Froelichia xantusii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
Ross A. McCauley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.McCauley' in the authors string.