Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
floccifera
ID:
16536

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 656 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015865



Common Names

  • Desert Dandelion
  • Desert Star
  • Desert Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Malacothrix parviflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Malacothrix obtusa Benth. [unknown]
  • Senecio flocciferus DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio floccifer DC. [unknown]

Description

Malacothrix floccifera (also called California Tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and hairy, lobed leaves. It is native to western North America and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malacothrix floccifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malacothrix floccifera is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped cotyledons with a white, hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malacothrix floccifera is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle, and the plants should be watered regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Malacothrix floccifera

Malacothrix floccifera is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona. It can be found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Malacothrix floccifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malacothrix floccifera?

Malacothrix floccifera

What is the common name of Malacothrix floccifera?

Woolly Sunflower

What is the habitat of Malacothrix floccifera?

Woolly Sunflower is found in dry, open, sandy or gravelly soils.

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-115351: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.