Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
xantiana
ID:
79516

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vi. (1865) 545.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078845

Common Names

  • Yellow Dusty Daisy
  • Yellow Chaenactis
  • Xantiana

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Synonyms

  • Chaenactis xantiana xantiana [unknown]

Description

Chaenactis xantiana (also called Yellow Pincushion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It has yellow flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenactis xantiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used for its drought-tolerant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenactis xantiana has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenactis xantiana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in early spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chaenactis xantiana

Chaenactis xantiana is native to the United States and can be found in the Great Basin region.

Chaenactis xantiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenactis xantiana?

Chaenactis xantiana

What is the common name of Chaenactis xantiana?

Yellow Pincushion

What type of plant is Chaenactis xantiana?

Perennial

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-35436: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.