Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenarium
ID:
81312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Sida 20(4): 1405 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080641



Common Names

  • Xanthisma Arenarium
  • Sand Dune Xanthisma
  • Sand Dune Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus arenarius Benth. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera arenaria (Benth.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Haplopappus arenarius arenarius [unknown]

Description

Xanthisma arenarium (also called Arenaria Xanthisma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthisma arenarium is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xanthisma arenarium is a white-pink daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthisma arenarium is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which can be collected from the plant in late summer or early fall. The seeds should be sown in a flat and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart and kept well-watered until established.

Where to Find Xanthisma arenarium

Xanthisma arenarium can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Xanthisma arenarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthisma arenarium?

Xanthisma arenarium

What type of plant is Xanthisma arenarium?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Xanthisma arenarium native to?

It is native to the western United States

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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ronald Lee Hartman (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hartm.' in the authors string.
David R. Morgan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Morgan' in the authors string.