Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) V.A.Funk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(3): 240 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132652
Common Names
- Xenophyllum rosenii
- Rosen's Xenophyllum
- Rosen's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Werneria rosenii R.E.Fr. [unknown]
Description
Xenophyllum rosenii (also called Rosen's Xenophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Xenophyllum rosenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xenophyllum rosenii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xenophyllum rosenii is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Xenophyllum rosenii
Xenophyllum rosenii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Xenophyllum rosenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xenophyllum rosenii?
Xenophyllum rosenii
What is the common name of Xenophyllum rosenii?
Rosen's Xenophyllum
What is the family of Xenophyllum rosenii?
Asteraceae
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,