Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
65479

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray ex Lyon

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Coult. Bot. Gaz. xi. (1886) 335. nomen; et Syn. N. Am. Fl. i. II. (1886) 454.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064808



Common Names

  • Fold-leaved Sandmat
  • California Sandmat
  • Fold-leaved Sandmat


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Description

Malacothrix foliosa (also called Desert Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in white hairs. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Malacothrix foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malacothrix foliosa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeocarpus subpuberus is a small tree, typically growing to a height of 5–15 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Malacothrix foliosa

Malacothrix foliosa can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Malacothrix foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malacothrix foliosa?

Malacothrix foliosa

What is the common name of Malacothrix foliosa?

Foliose Malacothrix

What is the habitat of Malacothrix foliosa?

It is found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and roadsides

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Harold Lloyd Lyon (1879-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lyon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:149698-2: Based on the initial data import