Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argenteum
ID:
79359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Widder

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 20: 118 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078688



Common Names

  • Silver Xanthium
  • Xanthium
  • Silver Cocklebur


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Description

Xanthium argenteum (also called Silver Cocklebur, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and small, linear leaves. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthium argenteum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthium argenteum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthium argenteum is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Xanthium argenteum

Xanthium argenteum is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Xanthium argenteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthium argenteum?

Xanthium argenteum

What are the common names of Xanthium argenteum?

Silver cocklebur, silver burrweed

What is the growth habit of Xanthium argenteum?

It is an upright, clump-forming annual

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,

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