Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) Strother
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 12(1): 41. 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130209
Common Names
- Damnxanthodium calvum
- Silver-leaved Damnxanthodium
- African Silver-leaved Damnxanthodium
Synonyms
- Lasianthaea calva (Greenm.) B.L.Turner [unknown]
- Perymenium calvum Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Damnxanthodium calvum (also called Calvum damnxanthodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in open, sandy soils, often in areas with sparse vegetation. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base and yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Damnxanthodium calvum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Damnxanthodium calvum has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Damnxanthodium calvum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Damnxanthodium calvum
Damnxanthodium calvum is native to South Africa. It can be found in the grasslands and dry savannas of the country.
Damnxanthodium calvum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Damnxanthodium calvum?
Damnxanthodium calvum
What is the common name of Damnxanthodium calvum?
Bald Damnxanthodium
What is the natural habitat of Damnxanthodium calvum?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of South Africa.
Species in the Damnxanthodium genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,