Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sonchoides
ID:
99496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 486 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000098825



Common Names

  • Sonchus Malacothrix
  • Desert Dandelion
  • California Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Leptoseris sonchoides Nutt. [unknown]
  • Malacothrix runcinata A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Malacothrix sonchoides sonchoides [unknown]

Description

Malacothrix sonchoides (also called Sonchus Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Malacothrix sonchoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malacothrix sonchoides has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malacothrix sonchoides is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and they should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Malacothrix sonchoides

Malacothrix sonchoides is native to the Sonchoides Mountains in Mexico. It can be found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Malacothrix sonchoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malacothrix sonchoides?

Malacothrix sonchoides

What is the common name of Malacothrix sonchoides?

Sonchoides desertdandelion

What type of plant is Malacothrix sonchoides?

Annual herb

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-5537: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.