Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
carterae
ID:
1139681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7: 267 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139019



Common Names

  • Carterae Xylocalyx
  • Xylocalyx carterae
  • Carterae Xylocalyx


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Description

Xylocalyx carterae (also called Carter's woody aster, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Xylocalyx carterae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylocalyx carterae has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and oval. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylocalyx carterae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Xylocalyx carterae

Xylocalyx carterae is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932212-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].