Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 486 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136876
Common Names
- Malacothrix Saxatilis
- Saxatilis Malacothrix
- Malacothrix
Synonyms
- Hieracium californicum Froel. [unknown]
- Malacothrix arachnoidea E.A.McGregor [deprecated]
- Leucoseris californica Nutt. [unknown]
- Hieracium californicum DC. [unknown]
- Malacothrix saxatilis saxatilis [unknown]
- Leucoseris saxatilis Nutt. [unknown]
- Sonchus californicus Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Malacothrix saxatilis (also called Rock-dwelling Malacothrix, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and can be found in rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix saxatilis is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used as a ground cover and can help to prevent soil erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Malacothrix saxatilis var. arachnoidea (McGregor) E.W.Williams
Malacothrix saxatilis var. tenuifolia (Nutt.) A.Gray
Malacothrix saxatilis var. implicata H.M.Hall
Malacothrix saxatilis var. commutata (Torr. & A.Gray) Ferris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malacothrix saxatilis has yellow, daisy-like flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malacothrix saxatilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Malacothrix saxatilis
Malacothrix saxatilis is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Malacothrix saxatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix saxatilis?
Malacothrix saxatilis
What is the family of Malacothrix saxatilis?
Asteraceae
What is the flowering period of Malacothrix saxatilis?
April to July
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,