Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(2): 422 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129970
Common Names
- Malacothrix Glabrata
- Desert Dandelion
- Blow Wives
Synonyms
- Malacothrix californica glabrata A.Gray ex D.C.Eaton [unknown]
Description
Malacothrix glabrata (also called Glabrous Malacothrix, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the United States. It grows in dry and rocky soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Malacothrix glabrata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malacothrix glabrata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, about 1-2 mm long, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malacothrix glabrata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and frost, but is best grown in cooler climates. It is an ideal plant for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Where to Find Malacothrix glabrata
Malacothrix glabrata is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Malacothrix glabrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malacothrix glabrata?
Malacothrix glabrata
What is the family of Malacothrix glabrata?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Malacothrix glabrata?
Open grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Malacothrix genus
Malacothrix clevelandii,
Malacothrix floccifera,
Malacothrix stebbinsii,
Malacothrix coulteri,
Malacothrix incana,
Malacothrix squalida,
Malacothrix sonorae,
Malacothrix similis,
Malacothrix foliosa,
Malacothrix junakii,
Malacothrix indecora,
Malacothrix xanthii,
Malacothrix foliosa,
Malacothrix sonchoides,
Malacothrix phaeocarpa,
Malacothrix californica,
Malacothrix fendleri,
Malacothrix torreyi,
Malacothrix glabrata,
Malacothrix saxatilis,
Malacothrix xanti,
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,