Xanthosia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 50: 99 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428765
Common Names
- Xanthosia tomentosa
- Woolly Xanthosia
- Woolly Xanthosia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xanthosia tomentosa (also called Woolly Xanthosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 1m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthosia tomentosa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and malaria. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xanthosia tomentosa is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xanthosia tomentosa is an 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 tomentosa
Xanthosia tomentosa can be found in Australia.
Xanthosia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthosia tomentosa?
Xanthosia tomentosa
What is the common name of Xanthosia tomentosa?
Woolly Sunray
What is the natural habitat of Xanthosia tomentosa?
Tropical rainforest
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,
References
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850033-1: Based on the initial data import