Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Sida 20(4): 1405 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062808
Common Names
- Gray Rabbitbrush
- Gray Rabbit-brush
- Gray Xanthisma
Synonyms
- Eriocarpum gracile (Nutt.) Greene [unknown]
- Machaeranthera gracilis (Nutt.) Shinners [unknown]
- Aster dieteria Kuntze [unknown]
- Haplopappus gracilis A.Gray [unknown]
- Sideranthus gracilis (Nutt.) A.Nelson [unknown]
- Dieteria gracilis Nutt. [unknown]
- Haplopappus ravenii R.C.Jacks. [unknown]
Description
Xanthisma gracile (also called Slender Xanthisma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small yellow flowers and grows to about 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthisma gracile is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthisma gracile has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthisma gracile is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is possible, but cuttings are the preferred method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.
Where to Find Xanthisma gracile
Xanthisma gracile is found in the dry regions of the western United States, from California to Texas.
Xanthisma gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthisma gracile?
Xanthisma gracile
What type of plant is Xanthisma gracile?
Xanthisma gracile is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Xanthisma gracile found?
Xanthisma gracile is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Xanthisma genus
Xanthisma grindelioides,
Xanthisma johnstonii,
Xanthisma viscidum,
Xanthisma restiforme,
Xanthisma blephariphyllum,
Xanthisma spinulosum,
Xanthisma rhizomatum,
Xanthisma gypsophilum,
Xanthisma gracile,
Xanthisma arenarium,
Xanthisma crutchfieldii,
Xanthisma texanum,
Xanthisma wigginsii,
Xanthisma junceum,
Xanthisma gymnocephalum,
Xanthisma coloradoense,
Xanthisma stenolobum,
Xanthisma gracilis,
Xanthisma pseudorestiforme,
Xanthisma scabrellum,
Xanthisma paradoxum,
Xanthisma blephariphylla,
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,