Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 302, fig (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042295
Common Names
- Xylorhiza cronquistii
- Cronquist's Wood-Ragwort
- Cronquist's Ragwort
Synonyms
- Machaeranthera cronquistii (S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood) Cronquist [unknown]
Description
Xylorhiza cronquistii (also called 'Cronquist's woodyaster' and 'Cronquist's aster', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the United States, and typically grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Xylorhiza cronquistii is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylorhiza cronquistii has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylorhiza cronquistii is a perennial flower that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Xylorhiza cronquistii
Xylorhiza cronquistii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Xylorhiza cronquistii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylorhiza cronquistii?
Xylorhiza cronquistii
What is the common name of Xylorhiza cronquistii?
Cronquist's Xylorhiza
What is the growth habit of Xylorhiza cronquistii?
It is a perennial herb with a mat-forming habit.
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,