Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orcuttii
ID:
38680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(14): 48 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038009



Common Names

  • Orcutt's Xylorhiza
  • Orcutt's Desert Star
  • Orcutt's Desert Sunflower


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Description

Xylorhiza orcuttii (also called Orcutt's Wood-sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xylorhiza orcuttii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylorhiza orcuttii is a yellow, daisy-like head with many small flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylorhiza orcuttii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and light penetration.

Where to Find Xylorhiza orcuttii

Xylorhiza orcuttii can be found in the southwestern United States, particularly in California and Arizona.

Xylorhiza orcuttii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylorhiza orcuttii?

Xylorhiza orcuttii

What type of plant is Xylorhiza orcuttii?

Xylorhiza orcuttii is an herb

What is the natural habitat of Xylorhiza orcuttii?

Xylorhiza orcuttii is found in dry, rocky areas

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,

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