Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mem. Soc. Nat. Mosc. iv. 337. 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043342
Common Names
- Long-Pappus Xeranthemum
- Long-Pappus Everlasting
- Long-Pappus Immortelle
Description
Xeranthemum longepapposum (also called Annual everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white to pink flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Xeranthemum longepapposum is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xeranthemum longepapposum is a small, yellow-green flower head with a few yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xeranthemum longepapposum is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. Water the divisions regularly and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Xeranthemum longepapposum
Xeranthemum longepapposum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Xeranthemum longepapposum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xeranthemum longepapposum?
Xeranthemum longepapposum
What type of plant is Xeranthemum longepapposum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Xeranthemum longepapposum native to?
It is native to Spain
Species in the Xeranthemum genus
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,