Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) V.A.Funk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(3): 240 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021308
Common Names
- Xenophyllum Marcidum
- Marcid Xenophyllum
- Marcidum Xenophyllum
Description
Xenophyllum marcidum (also called Marcescent Xenophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Xenophyllum marcidum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xenophyllum marcidum is yellow, with a single head of florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xenophyllum marcidum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Xenophyllum marcidum
Xenophyllum marcidum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Spain, and Turkey.
Xenophyllum marcidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xenophyllum marcidum?
Xenophyllum marcidum
What is the common name of Xenophyllum marcidum?
Marcid Xenophyllum
What type of plant is Xenophyllum marcidum?
Herbaceous perennial
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,