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The distribution in Italy of Xeranthemum cylindraceum, an annual herbaceous species of Asteraceae, up to now indicated only for most of the peninsular regions, is examined. The geographical distribution of this species in the Italian regions is provided on the basis of the specimens preserved in FI. In addition, there is an unpublished record from Sicily. In this island the species is therefore reported for the first time. It was found in the territory of Erice (Trapani), in a meadow on calcareous soils, on the northern slopes of Mt S. Giuliano.