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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) V.A.Funk
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1997
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(3): 238 (1997)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090915
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Xenophyllum amblydactylum
- Thin-Leaved Xenophyllum
- Slender-Leaved Xenophyllum
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Xenophyllum amblydactylum (also called yellow-rayed aster, among many other common names) is an annual or short-lived perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and grows in dry, sandy, open areas, such as coastal dunes and scrublands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Xenophyllum amblydactylum is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Xenophyllum amblydactylum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Xenophyllum amblydactylum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Xenophyllum amblydactylum
                        
                            Xenophyllum amblydactylum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Xenophyllum amblydactylum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Xenophyllum amblydactylum?
Xenophyllum amblydactylum
What is the common name of Xenophyllum amblydactylum?
Amblydactylous Xenophyllum
What is the best soil type for Xenophyllum amblydactylum?
Xenophyllum amblydactylum prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Xenophyllum genus
                        
                            Xenophyllum pseudodigitatum, 
Xenophyllum ciliolatum, 
Xenophyllum roseum, 
Xenophyllum esquilachense, 
Xenophyllum marcidum, 
Xenophyllum digitatum, 
Xenophyllum weddellii, 
Xenophyllum rigidum, 
Xenophyllum humile, 
Xenophyllum lycopodioides, 
Xenophyllum dactylophyllum, 
Xenophyllum acerosum, 
Xenophyllum amblydactylum, 
Xenophyllum staffordiae, 
Xenophyllum incisum, 
Xenophyllum poposum, 
Xenophyllum sotarense, 
Xenophyllum decorum, 
Xenophyllum crassum, 
Xenophyllum fontii, 
Xenophyllum rosenii, 
Xenophyllum oscartovarii,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,