Xenophyllum crassum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassum
ID:
121320
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) V.A.Funk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(3): 239 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120649
Common Names
- Crassum Xenophyllum
- Xenophyllum Crassum
- Crassum Xenophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xenophyllum crassum (also called Thick-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with a yellow center and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Xenophyllum crassum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xenophyllum crassum has yellow-orange flower heads with yellow disc florets. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, serrated leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xenophyllum crassum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Xenophyllum crassum
Xenophyllum crassum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in sunny, dry areas with sandy soils.
Xenophyllum crassum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xenophyllum crassum?
Xenophyllum crassum
What type of plant is Xenophyllum crassum?
It is a shrub
Where is Xenophyllum crassum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8190: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.