Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wooton & Standl.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Sida 20(4): 1410 (22 Dec. 2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029842
Common Names
- Xanthisma Viscidum
- Viscidum Xanthisma
- Xanthisma
Description
Xanthisma viscidum (also called Viscid Xanthisma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States, and can be found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthisma viscidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthisma viscidum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with white centers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthisma viscidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered sparingly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Xanthisma viscidum
Xanthisma viscidum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Xanthisma viscidum FAQ
What are the common names of Xanthisma viscidum?
Common names of Xanthisma viscidum include sticky daisy and sticky marguerite.
What is the habitat of Xanthisma viscidum?
Xanthisma viscidum is found in dry, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
What are the characteristics of Xanthisma viscidum?
Xanthisma viscidum is a perennial herb with white flowers and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.
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,