Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
annuum
ID:
94318

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 857 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093647



Common Names

  • Annuum Xeranthemum
  • Xeranthemum Annuum
  • Annuum


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Synonyms

  • Xeranthemum inodorum Moench [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum annuum annuum [unknown]
  • Centaurea dubia S.G.Gmel. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum annuum annuum [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum annuum annettae (Kalen.) Holmboe [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum oleifolium Cav. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum radiatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum ornatum Cass. [unknown]

Description

Xeranthemum annuum (also called Annual Xeranthemum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a simple stem with small, white flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xeranthemum annuum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xeranthemum annuum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xeranthemum annuum is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Xeranthemum annuum

Xeranthemum annuum is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in the dry grasslands of the region.

Xeranthemum annuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xeranthemum annuum?

Xeranthemum annuum

What is the common name of Xeranthemum annuum?

Annual Xeranthemum

What is the habitat of Xeranthemum annuum?

Xeranthemum annuum is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands, hillsides, and roadsides in the southwestern United States.

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