Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cronquist) T.J.Watson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 29: 207 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072567
Common Names
- Confertifolia Xylorhiza
- Confertifolia Rayless Goldenweed
- Confertifolia Rayless Aster
Description
Xylorhiza confertifolia (also called Confertifolia Xylorhiza, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Xylorhiza confertifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylorhiza confertifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylorhiza confertifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Xylorhiza confertifolia
Xylorhiza confertifolia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Xylorhiza confertifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Xylorhiza confertifolia?
Common names of Xylorhiza confertifolia include Confertifolia Xylorhiza and Confertifolia Turpentine-bush
What is the growth habit of Xylorhiza confertifolia?
Xylorhiza confertifolia is an upright, clump-forming perennial
What is the native range of Xylorhiza confertifolia?
Xylorhiza confertifolia is native to the southwestern United States
Species in the Xylorhiza genus
Xylorhiza linearifolia,
Xylorhiza orcuttii,
Xylorhiza cognata,
Xylorhiza cronquistii,
Xylorhiza frutescens,
Xylorhiza confertifolia,
Xylorhiza venusta,
Xylorhiza wrightii,
Xylorhiza tortifolia,
Xylorhiza glabriuscula,
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
Thomas J. Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Watson' in the authors string.