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Authors:
(Kunth) V.A.Funk
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1997
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(3): 240 (1997)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041722
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Xenophyllum rigidum
- Rigid Leaf-flower
- Rigid Daisy-bush
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Werneria rigida Kunth [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Xenophyllum rigidum (also called Rigid Leafy Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Australia, where it grows in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Xenophyllum rigidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Xenophyllum rigidum has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Xenophyllum rigidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Xenophyllum rigidum
                        
                            Xenophyllum rigidum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Xenophyllum rigidum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Xenophyllum rigidum?
Xenophyllum rigidum
What are the common names of Xenophyllum rigidum?
Rigid thistle
What is the natural habitat of Xenophyllum rigidum?
It is found in dry, rocky, and grassy habitats in the mountains of the Caucasus 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,