Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Klatt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 711 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428728
Common Names
- Xanthosia pinnatisecta
- Pinnatisect Xanthosia
- Cut-Leaf Xanthosia
Description
Xanthosia pinnatisecta (also called 'Pinnately-divided Xanthosia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and it grows in humid forests at elevations up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthosia pinnatisecta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xanthosia pinnatisecta is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthosia pinnatisecta is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rootstock and upright stems. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Xanthosia pinnatisecta
Xanthosia pinnatisecta can be found in Australia.
Xanthosia pinnatisecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthosia pinnatisecta?
Xanthosia pinnatisecta
What is the common name of Xanthosia pinnatisecta?
Yellow-flowered Xanthosia
What is the natural habitat of Xanthosia pinnatisecta?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Xanthosia genus
Xanthosia pinnatisecta,
Xanthosia pilosa,
Xanthosia peduncularis,
Xanthosia leiophylla,
Xanthosia juncea,
Xanthosia huegelii,
Xanthosia rotundifolia,
Xanthosia silvatica,
Xanthosia fruticulosa,
Xanthosia eichleri,
Xanthosia dissecta,
Xanthosia collina,
Xanthosia ciliata,
Xanthosia candida,
Xanthosia atkinsoniana,
Xanthosia tridentata,
Xanthosia tomentosa,
Xanthosia ternifolia,
Xanthosia tenuior,
Xanthosia tasmanica,
Xanthosia stellata,
Xanthosia singuliflora,
Xanthosia scopulicola,
Xanthosia kochii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,