Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grindelioides
ID:
19702

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1184: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' 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.