Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
83248

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 1: 8 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082577



Common Names

  • Venusta Xylorhiza
  • Xylorhiza Venusta
  • Venusta's Xylorhiza


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Synonyms

  • Aster venustus M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera venusta (M.E.Jones) Cronquist & D.D.Keck [unknown]

Description

Xylorhiza venusta (also called desert woodyaster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers and is typically found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xylorhiza venusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylorhiza venusta is a small white disc flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylorhiza venusta is a perennial 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 in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Xylorhiza venusta

Xylorhiza venusta can be found in the Southwestern United States and parts of Mexico.

Xylorhiza venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylorhiza venusta?

Xylorhiza venusta

What is the common name of Xylorhiza venusta?

Beautiful xylorhiza

Where is Xylorhiza venusta native to?

North America

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-39081: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.