Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortifolia
ID:
113882

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


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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.

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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 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-7324: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.