Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 416 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138779
Common Names
- Hofmeisteria
- Malvaefolia
- Hofmeisteria malvaefolia
Description
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia (also called 'Canyon Rabbitbrush', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in areas where it is not too cold. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hofmeisteria malvaefolia is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings of Hofmeisteria malvaefolia are small, with thin stems and small, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Hofmeisteria malvaefolia
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Zacatecas.
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hofmeisteria malvaefolia?
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia
What type of plant is Hofmeisteria malvaefolia?
It is a perennial herb of the daisy family.
Where does Hofmeisteria malvaefolia grow?
It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open areas.
Species in the Hofmeisteria genus
Hofmeisteria urenifolia,
Hofmeisteria crassifolia,
Hofmeisteria standleyi,
Hofmeisteria filifolia,
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis,
Hofmeisteria mexiae,
Hofmeisteria anomalochaeta,
Hofmeisteria schaffneri,
Hofmeisteria dissecta,
Hofmeisteria gayleana,
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia,
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,