Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) V.A.Funk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(3): 240 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063816
Common Names
- Xenophyllum Lycopodioides
- Lycopod-Leaved Xenophyllum
- Xenophyllum
Synonyms
- Werneria lycopodioides S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Xenophyllum lycopodioides (also called Lycopod-leaved Xenophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Xenophyllum lycopodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xenophyllum lycopodioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, thick hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xenophyllum lycopodioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Xenophyllum lycopodioides
Xenophyllum lycopodioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Xenophyllum lycopodioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xenophyllum lycopodioides?
Xenophyllum lycopodioides
What is the family of Xenophyllum lycopodioides?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Xenophyllum lycopodioides?
Not Available
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,