Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
inapertum
ID:
130037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.° 2 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129366



Common Names

  • Xeranthemum Inapertum
  • Inapertum Xeranthemum
  • Xeranthemum


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Synonyms

  • Xeranthemum erectum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum incomptum Cass. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum cylindraceum Colmeiro [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum inapertum inapertum [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum modestum Ball [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum annuum Asso [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum foetidum Moench [unknown]
  • Xeroloma inapertum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum inapertum reboudianum Verl. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum annuum inapterum L. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum inapertum australe (Pomel) Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum australe Pomel [unknown]

Description

Xeranthemum inapertum (also called Closed Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xeranthemum inapertum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine for local communities, as its leaves are edible and have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xeranthemum inapertum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are hairy and grayish-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xeranthemum inapertum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Xeranthemum inapertum

Xeranthemum inapertum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Xeranthemum inapertum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xeranthemum inapertum?

Xeranthemum inapertum

What type of plant is Xeranthemum inapertum?

It is an annual herb

Where does Xeranthemum inapertum grow?

It grows in the Mediterranean region

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9030: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.