Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
humile
ID:
58687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) V.A.Funk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058016



Common Names

  • Humile Xenophyllum
  • Xenophyllum
  • Humble Xenophyllum


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Description

Xenophyllum humile (also called 'Dwarf False-foxglove', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xenophyllum humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xenophyllum humile has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters on the top of the plant's stem. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xenophyllum humile is a low-growing evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Xenophyllum humile

Xenophyllum humile can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Xenophyllum humile FAQ

What is the common name of Xenophyllum humile?

Dwarf Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Xenophyllum humile?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky hillsides.

What are the uses of Xenophyllum humile?

It is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in herbal medicine.

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-15672: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.