Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.° 2 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129366
Common Names
- Xeranthemum Inapertum
- Inapertum Xeranthemum
- Xeranthemum
Synonyms
- Xeranthemum erectum C.Presl [unknown]
- Xeranthemum incomptum Cass. [unknown]
- Xeranthemum cylindraceum Colmeiro [unknown]
- Xeranthemum inapertum inapertum [unknown]
- Xeranthemum modestum Ball [unknown]
- Xeranthemum annuum Asso [unknown]
- Xeranthemum foetidum Moench [unknown]
- Xeroloma inapertum Fourr. [unknown]
- Xeranthemum inapertum reboudianum Verl. [unknown]
- Xeranthemum annuum inapterum L. [unknown]
- Xeranthemum inapertum australe (Pomel) Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
- Xeranthemum australe Pomel [unknown]
Description
Xeranthemum inapertum (also called Closed Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Xeranthemum inapertum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine for local communities, as its leaves are edible and have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xeranthemum inapertum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are hairy and grayish-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xeranthemum inapertum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Xeranthemum inapertum
Xeranthemum inapertum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.
Xeranthemum inapertum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xeranthemum inapertum?
Xeranthemum inapertum
What type of plant is Xeranthemum inapertum?
It is an annual herb
Where does Xeranthemum inapertum grow?
It grows in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Xeranthemum genus
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