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Common Names
- Xanthii Malacothrix
- Malacothrix Xanthii
- Xanthii Malacothrix
Description
Malacothrix xanthii (also called Xanthii Malacothrix, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix xanthii is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the Caucasus and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Malacothrix xanthii flower is a bright yellow color with a daisy-like form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with thin, wiry stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malacothrix xanthii is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, bright spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, bright spot. The cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Malacothrix xanthii
Malacothrix xanthii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Malacothrix xanthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix xanthii?
Malacothrix xanthii
What is the common name of Malacothrix xanthii?
Xanthii's Malacothrix
What is the natural habitat of Malacothrix xanthii?
Malacothrix xanthii is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Middle East and Central Asia.
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,