Xerophyllum tenax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenax
ID:
752639
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh) Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 235 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751972
Common Names
- Bear-grass
- Xerophyllum Tenax
- Bear-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xerophyllum tenax (also called Deer Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, thin, and wiry stems and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Xerophyllum tenax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xerophyllum tenax has yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xerophyllum tenax is a slow-growing, long-lived plant. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Xerophyllum tenax
Xerophyllum tenax can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.
Xerophyllum tenax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerophyllum tenax?
Xerophyllum tenax
What type of plant is Xerophyllum tenax?
Herb
Where is Xerophyllum tenax found?
North America
Species in the Xerophyllum genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291495: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.