Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xv. (1880) 35.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127140
Common Names
- Mallow Zaluzania
- Hairy Zaluzania
- Woolly Zaluzania
Description
Zaluzania mollissima (also called Soft Zaluzania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in open, sunny areas such as grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Zaluzania mollissima is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zaluzania mollissima is a yellow-greenish color and is daisy-like in shape. The seeds are small and black in color and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zaluzania mollissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Zaluzania mollissima
Zaluzania mollissima is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and shrublands.
Zaluzania mollissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zaluzania mollissima?
Zaluzania mollissima
What type of plant is Zaluzania mollissima?
Zaluzania mollissima is an annual herb.
Where is Zaluzania mollissima native to?
Zaluzania mollissima is native to Mexico.
Species in the Zaluzania genus
Zaluzania montagnifolia,
Zaluzania grayana,
Zaluzania parthenioides,
Zaluzania subcordata,
Zaluzania delgadoana,
Zaluzania discoidea,
Zaluzania triloba,
Zaluzania mollissima,
Zaluzania pringlei,
Zaluzania megacephala,
Zaluzania augusta,
Zaluzania durangensis,
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,