Status:
valid
Authors:
(Podlech) K.Bremer & Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 105 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011062
Common Names
- Xylanthemum Paghmanense
- Paghmanense Xylanthemum
- Xylanthemum
Synonyms
- Tanacetum paghmanense Podlech [unknown]
Description
Xylanthemum paghmanense (also called Xylanthemum, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Xylanthemum paghmanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xylanthemum paghmanense is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylanthemum paghmanense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division and will flower in the summer.
Where to Find Xylanthemum paghmanense
Xylanthemum paghmanense is native to the Afghan mountains and can be found in the provinces of Kabul, Parwan, and Logar.
Xylanthemum paghmanense FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Xylanthemum paghmanense?
Xylanthemum paghmanense is found in dry, tropical deciduous forests in Mexico.
What is the average height of Xylanthemum paghmanense?
Xylanthemum paghmanense typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.
What is the flowering period of Xylanthemum paghmanense?
Xylanthemum paghmanense typically flowers from April to June.
Species in the Xylanthemum 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,