Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Sida 20(4): 1403 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089517
Common Names
- Crutchfield's Xanthisma
- Crutchfield's Goldenweed
- Crutchfield's Rayless Goldenweed
Synonyms
- Machaeranthera crutchfieldii B.L.Turner [unknown]
Description
Xanthisma crutchfieldii (also called Crutchfield's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the United States and Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthisma crutchfieldii is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthisma crutchfieldii has yellow flowers with a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthisma crutchfieldii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the root clumps can also be used. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the root clumps should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Xanthisma crutchfieldii
Xanthisma crutchfieldii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Xanthisma crutchfieldii FAQ
What type of plant is Xanthisma crutchfieldii?
Xanthisma crutchfieldii is a perennial herb.
Where does Xanthisma crutchfieldii grow?
Xanthisma crutchfieldii grows in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
What are the care requirements for Xanthisma crutchfieldii?
Xanthisma crutchfieldii requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Species in the Xanthisma genus
Xanthisma grindelioides,
Xanthisma johnstonii,
Xanthisma viscidum,
Xanthisma restiforme,
Xanthisma blephariphyllum,
Xanthisma spinulosum,
Xanthisma rhizomatum,
Xanthisma gypsophilum,
Xanthisma gracile,
Xanthisma arenarium,
Xanthisma crutchfieldii,
Xanthisma texanum,
Xanthisma wigginsii,
Xanthisma junceum,
Xanthisma gymnocephalum,
Xanthisma coloradoense,
Xanthisma stenolobum,
Xanthisma gracilis,
Xanthisma pseudorestiforme,
Xanthisma scabrellum,
Xanthisma paradoxum,
Xanthisma blephariphylla,
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,