Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(14): 48 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113211
Common Names
- Desert Woolstar
- Tortifolia Woolstar
- Xylorhiza Starwort
Description
Xylorhiza tortifolia (also called Desert Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to desert regions of the world. It has a small, erect stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as deserts and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Xylorhiza tortifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Xylorhiza tortifolia var. imberbis (Cronquist) T.J.Watson
Xylorhiza tortifolia var. parashantensis N.D.Atwood & S.L.Welsh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylorhiza tortifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylorhiza tortifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Xylorhiza tortifolia
Xylorhiza tortifolia can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Xylorhiza tortifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylorhiza tortifolia?
Xylorhiza tortifolia
What are the common names of Xylorhiza tortifolia?
Desert-sunflower, twisted-leaf sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Xylorhiza tortifolia?
It is found in arid and semi-arid regions of the western United States
Species in the Xylorhiza genus
Xylorhiza linearifolia,
Xylorhiza orcuttii,
Xylorhiza cognata,
Xylorhiza cronquistii,
Xylorhiza frutescens,
Xylorhiza confertifolia,
Xylorhiza venusta,
Xylorhiza wrightii,
Xylorhiza tortifolia,
Xylorhiza glabriuscula,
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,