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
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.
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,