Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Sida 20(4): 1403 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019031
Common Names
- Xanthisma grindelioides
- Grindelioides Xanthisma
- Grindelioides
Synonyms
- Machaeranthera grindelioides (Nutt.) Shinners [unknown]
- Sideranthus grindelioides (Nutt.) Britton [unknown]
- Xanthisma grindelioides grindelioides [unknown]
- Eriocarpum grindelioides Nutt. [unknown]
- Machaeranthera grindelioides grindelioides [unknown]
- Haplopappus nuttallii Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Aster nuttallii (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze [deprecated]
Description
Xanthisma grindelioides (also called Grindel's Xanthisma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthisma grindelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a food source for caterpillars.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Xanthisma grindelioides var. depressum (Maguire) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthisma grindelioides has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with short, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthisma grindelioides is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and it will self-seed readily. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Xanthisma grindelioides
Xanthisma grindelioides is native to the United States and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Xanthisma grindelioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthisma grindelioides?
Xanthisma grindelioides
What is the common name of Xanthisma grindelioides?
Grindelia-like Xanthisma
What is the natural habitat of Xanthisma grindelioides?
Dry grasslands and disturbed sites
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,