Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
decorum
ID:
118346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) V.A.Funk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7(3): 239 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117675



Common Names

  • Decorative Xenophyllum
  • Xenophyllum
  • Xenophyllum Decorum


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Description

Xenophyllum decorum (also called 'Decorated Leaf', among many other common names) is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xenophyllum decorum is a flowering plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xenophyllum decorum has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xenophyllum decorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and it can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering, and it can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Xenophyllum decorum

Xenophyllum decorum is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, sandy, or gravelly soils in open areas.

Xenophyllum decorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xenophyllum decorum?

Xenophyllum decorum

What is the common name of Xenophyllum decorum?

Decorated Xenophyllum

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Asteraceae

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-79031: 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.