Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Lane
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8: 311, fig (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035903
Common Names
- Xanthocephalum
- Durango Yellowhead
- Durango Daisy
Description
Xanthocephalum durangense (also called Durango Xanthocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands, and can reach up to 1 meter in height.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthocephalum durangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xanthocephalum durangense is a yellow-green color with a single head on each stem. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthocephalum durangense is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Xanthocephalum durangense
Xanthocephalum durangense is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.
Xanthocephalum durangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthocephalum durangense?
Xanthocephalum durangense
What is the family of Xanthocephalum durangense?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Xanthocephalum durangense?
Durango Xanthocephalum
Species in the Xanthocephalum genus
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,