Malacothrix squalida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squalida
ID:
42758
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 152 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042087
Common Names
- Squalida Malacothrix
- Squalida False-dandelion
- Squalida Rayless-aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malacothrix squalida (also called squalid malacothrix, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas at elevations of 0-2,000 m. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix squalida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malacothrix squalida has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malacothrix squalida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Malacothrix squalida
Malacothrix squalida is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
Malacothrix squalida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix squalida?
Malacothrix squalida
What is the common name of Malacothrix squalida?
Rough-stemmed malacothrix
What type of plant is Malacothrix squalida?
Annual herb
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-140703: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.