Uses
Toxic parts
Poisonous
[1][2]. Most members of this genus are toxic to grazing animals and are usually avoided by them
[3]. The seed also contains toxins
[3].
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Xanthium spinosum.
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Xanthium spinosum.
The whole plant is an active styptic for both local and general application
[4]. It is said to be a valuable and sure specific in the treatment of hydrophobia
[4]. The plant is also diaphoretic, diuretic and sedative
[5].
An infusion of the root has been used as an emetic
[6].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed requires plenty of moisture in order to germinate.
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Cultivation
An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but requires a sunny position.
Plants often self sow.
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Xanthium spinosum. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Xanthium spinosum.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
Taxonomy
Binomial name
Xanthium spinosum
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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References
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? Frohne. D. and Pf?nder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Wolfe ISBN 0723408394 (1984-00-00)
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? Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. HMSO ISBN 0112425291 (1984-00-00)
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? 3.03.1 Foster. S. & Duke. J. A. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America. Houghton Mifflin Co. ISBN 0395467225 (1990-00-00)
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? 4.04.14.2 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
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? 5.05.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
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? 6.06.1 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
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? Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)
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