Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinulosum
ID:
37209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Sida 20(4): 1406 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036538

Common Names

  • Xanthisma
  • Spinulosum
  • Spinulosum Xanthisma

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Synonyms

  • Machaeranthera laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Dieteria spinulosa (Pursh) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eriocarpum spinulosum Greene [unknown]
  • Aster pinnatifidus (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sideranthus spinulosus (Pursh) Nutt. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera pinnatifida (Hook.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Eriocarpum australe Greene [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera incisifolia (I.M.Johnst.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Sideranthus cotula Small [unknown]
  • Sideranthus machaeranthera Small [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera pinnata pinnata [unknown]
  • Sideranthus spinulosus spinulosus [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus Brandegee [unknown]
  • Amellus spinulosus Pursh [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus cotula H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus laevis (Wooton & Standl.) H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Sideranthus turbinellus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Sideranthus wootonii Standl. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus canescens A.Gray [unknown]
  • Starkea pinnata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Sideranthus australis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Xanthisma spinulosum spinulosum [unknown]
  • Haplopappus arenarius incisifolius I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Xanthisma spinulosum spinulosum [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus glaber A.Gray [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus (Pursh) DC. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus spinulosus [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera pinnatifida pinnatifida [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus spinulosus [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus turbinellus S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis lamarckii Nutt. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera pinnata (Nutt.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Haplopappus spinulosus australis H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Sideranthus puberulus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Sideranthus laevis Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Sideranthus pinnatifidus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera australis (Greene) Shinners [unknown]
  • Diplopappus pinnatifidus Hook. [unknown]
  • Sideranthus australe (Greene) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera pinnatifida incisifolia (I.M.Johnst.) B.L.Turner & R.L.Hartm. [deprecated]

Description

Xanthisma spinulosum (also called Spiny Goldenweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, spiny leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthisma spinulosum is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant that requires little water. It is also used as a food source for wildlife, and its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xanthisma spinulosum var. glaberrimum (Rydb.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Xanthisma spinulosum var. chihuahuanum (B.L.Turner & R.L.Hartm.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Xanthisma spinulosum var. gooddingii (Rydb.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Xanthisma spinulosum var. goodingii (Rydb.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Xanthisma spinulosum var. hartmanii B.L.Turner & G.L.Nesom
Xanthisma spinulosum var. austrotexanum B.L.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xanthisma spinulosum are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthisma spinulosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with the divisions planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants will flower from summer to autumn and should be deadheaded regularly to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Xanthisma spinulosum

Xanthisma spinulosum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts and grasslands.

Xanthisma spinulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthisma spinulosum?

Xanthisma spinulosum

What type of plant is Xanthisma spinulosum?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

What is the natural habitat of Xanthisma spinulosum?

It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico

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-135337: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Ronald Lee Hartman (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hartm.' in the authors string.
David R. Morgan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Morgan' in the authors string.