Malacothrix similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
61819
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.S.Davis & P.H.Raven
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Madroño 16: 262 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061148
Common Names
- Similis Malacothrix
- Similis Desert Dandelion
- Similis False Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malacothrix similis (also called Similar Malacothrix, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix similis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malacothrix similis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and have a papery texture. The seedlings are slender and have small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malacothrix similis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Malacothrix similis
Malacothrix similis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Malacothrix similis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix similis?
Malacothrix similis
What type of plant is Malacothrix similis?
A perennial herb
Where does Malacothrix similis grow?
It grows in dry, sandy areas
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-18173: Based on the initial data import
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.
William Stanley Davis (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.S.Davis' in the authors string.