Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
6158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 30 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005487

Common Names

  • Trixis
  • Trixis Pallida
  • Trixis Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Trixis lorentzii Arechav. [unknown]
  • Trixis pallida australis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Trixis pallida pallida [unknown]
  • Trixis pallida subsericea Chodat [unknown]

Description

Trixis pallida (also called Pale trixis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem with a height of up to 40 cm and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and stony hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis pallida is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trixis pallida is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis pallida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Trixis pallida

Trixis pallida is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Trixis pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trixis pallida?

Trixis pallida

What is the common name of Trixis pallida?

Pale Trixis

What is the natural habitat of Trixis pallida?

Trixis pallida is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.

Species in the Trixis genus

Trixis hassleri, Trixis pallida, Trixis megalophylla, Trixis calcicola, Trixis inula, Trixis silvatica, Trixis pringlei, Trixis mexicana, Trixis cacalioides, Trixis parviflora, Trixis lessingii, Trixis anomala, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis grandibracteata, Trixis pterocaulis, Trixis chiapensis, Trixis californica, Trixis ophiorhiza, Trixis villosa, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis glutinosa, Trixis proustioides, Trixis michuacana, Trixis aggregata, Trixis calycina, Trixis glaziovii, Trixis sagasteguii, Trixis haenkei, Trixis thyrsoidea, Trixis nobilis, Trixis nelsonii, Trixis praestans, Trixis alata, Trixis grisebachii, Trixis longifolia, Trixis matisiana, Trixis hintoniorum, Trixis pruskii, Trixis peruviana, Trixis angustifolia, Trixis churinensis, Trixis divaricata, Trixis spicata, Trixis vauthieri, Trixis hyposericea, Trixis forzzae, Trixis jaliscana,

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