Malacothrix indecora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indecora
ID:
89928
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 152 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089257
Common Names
- Malacothrix indecora
- Indecorous Desert-dandelion
- Indecorous False Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malacothrix indecora (also called Desert Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils, often in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix indecora is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malacothrix indecora has yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malacothrix indecora is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Malacothrix indecora
Malacothrix indecora is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral and sagebrush.
Malacothrix indecora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix indecora?
Malacothrix indecora
What is the family of Malacothrix indecora?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Malacothrix indecora?
Desert Dandelion
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-45576: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.