Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sonorae
ID:
43424

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.S.Davis & P.H.Raven

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Madroño 16: 264 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042753



Common Names

  • Malacothrix sonorae
  • Sonoran Malacothrix
  • Sonoran False Dandelion


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Description

Malacothrix sonorae (also called Sonoran Desert Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, and has yellow, daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Malacothrix sonorae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malacothrix sonorae has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malacothrix sonorae is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Malacothrix sonorae

Malacothrix sonorae is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy areas such as deserts and hillsides.

Malacothrix sonorae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malacothrix sonorae?

Malacothrix sonorae

What is the common name of Malacothrix sonorae?

Sonoran Malacothrix

What is the family of Malacothrix sonorae?

Asteraceae

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-141354: 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.