Xanthium — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Xanthium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Xanthium commune
Xanthium commune
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. This species is treated by some botanists as a synonym of X. strumarium. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Xanthium spinosum
Xanthium spinosum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Xanthium spinosum has proved remarkably adaptable to a wide range of climates and other environmental conditions, with the exception only of very cold polar/tundra conditions and very hot and dry or moist lowland tropical climates. In tropical regions it is generally only found at high elevations. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils, preferring moist conditions and requiring a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Xanthium strumarium
Xanthium strumarium
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Hardy to about -15°c. Requires a sunny position, succeeding in most soils. Prefers a poor dry soil.
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