Malacothrix fendleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fendleri
ID:
127978
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 104 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127307
Common Names
- Malacothrix Fendleri
- Fendler's Malacothrix
- Fendler's Desert-Thistle
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Malacothrix fendleri (also called Fendler's malacothrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single flower head. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix fendleri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malacothrix fendleri is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have multiple stems.
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Malacothrix fendleri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny, well-drained position. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny, well-drained position.
Where to Find Malacothrix fendleri
Malacothrix fendleri is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Malacothrix fendleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix fendleri?
Malacothrix fendleri
What is the common name of Malacothrix fendleri?
Fendler's malacothrix
What is the growth habit of Malacothrix fendleri?
It is an annual herb
Species in the Malacothrix genus
Malacothrix clevelandii, Malacothrix floccifera, Malacothrix stebbinsii, Malacothrix coulteri, Malacothrix incana, Malacothrix squalida, Malacothrix sonorae, Malacothrix similis, Malacothrix foliosa, Malacothrix junakii, Malacothrix indecora, Malacothrix xanthii, Malacothrix foliosa, Malacothrix sonchoides, Malacothrix phaeocarpa, Malacothrix californica, Malacothrix fendleri, Malacothrix torreyi, Malacothrix glabrata, Malacothrix saxatilis, Malacothrix xanti,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88312: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.