Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fisherae
ID:
136382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aitch. & Hemsl.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 26: 287 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135711



Common Names

  • Xylanthemum fisherae
  • Xylanthemum
  • Fisherae


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Synonyms

  • Cancrinia rupestris (Popov ex Nevski) Poljakov [unknown]
  • Tanacetum rupestre Popov [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum fischerae (Aitch. & Hemsl.) Buser [unknown]
  • Tanacetum fisherae Aitch. & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum popovii Gilli [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum polycladum Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum fisherae (Aitch. & Hemsl.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum fisherae (Aitch. & Hemsl.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Xylanthemum rupestre (Popov) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Xylanthemum polycladum (Rech.f.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Tanacetum rupestre Popov ex Nevski [unknown]

Description

Xylanthemum fisherae (also called Fisher's knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a few lateral branches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xylanthemum fisherae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylanthemum fisherae has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylanthemum fisherae is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Xylanthemum fisherae

Xylanthemum fisherae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Xylanthemum fisherae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylanthemum fisherae?

Xylanthemum fisherae

What is the common name of Xylanthemum fisherae?

Fisher's xylanthemum

What is the natural habitat of Xylanthemum fisherae?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the Caucasus 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-96449: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.