Status:
valid
Authors:
Wallr. & Widder
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 20: 86, descr. emend. 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007117
Common Names
- Xanthium saccharatum
- Saccharatum Cocklebur
- Saccharatum Xanthium
Description
Xanthium saccharatum (also called rough cocklebur, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in moist soils, ditches, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthium saccharatum is used as a natural insect repellent and has been used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthium saccharatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthium saccharatum is a fast-growing annual weed that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer when the soil is warm. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart when they are about 4 inches tall. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Xanthium saccharatum
Xanthium saccharatum can be found in the United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico. It is a common weed in cultivated fields, pastures, and roadsides.
Xanthium saccharatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthium saccharatum?
Xanthium saccharatum
What type of plant is Xanthium saccharatum?
Xanthium saccharatum is an annual herb.
Where is Xanthium saccharatum found?
Xanthium saccharatum is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Xanthium genus
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,