Malacothrix xanti - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanti
ID:
137771
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts ix. (1874) 213
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137100
Common Names
- Xantus' Desert-dandelion
- Desert-dandelion
- Xantus' Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malacothrix xanti (also called San Jacinto Desert Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the deserts of California and Arizona. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is often found in dry washes and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix xanti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malacothrix xanti has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malacothrix xanti is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall, and divisions should be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Malacothrix xanti
Malacothrix xanti can be found in dry, sandy areas in the southwestern United States.
Malacothrix xanti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix xanti?
Malacothrix xanti
What is the common name of Malacothrix xanti?
Xantus' Desert Dandelion
Where is Malacothrix xanti found?
It is found in the Mojave Desert of California.
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-97797: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.