Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stebbinsii
ID:
25277

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.S.Davis & P.H.Raven

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Madroño 16: 265 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024606

Common Names

  • Malacothrix stebbinsii
  • Stebbinsii Malacothrix
  • Stebbinsii

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Synonyms

  • Malacothrix clevelandii stebbinsii (W.S.Davis & P.H.Raven) Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Malacothrix stebbinsii (also called Stebbins' Malacothrix, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Malacothrix stebbinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malacothrix stebbinsii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malacothrix stebbinsii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out.

Where to Find Malacothrix stebbinsii

Malacothrix stebbinsii is native to the western United States and can be found in the wild in areas with sandy soils and dry climates.

Malacothrix stebbinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malacothrix stebbinsii?

Malacothrix stebbinsii

What type of plant is Malacothrix stebbinsii?

A shrub

Where is Malacothrix stebbinsii found?

Malacothrix stebbinsii is found in the southwestern 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-123774: Based on the initial data import
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.
William Stanley Davis (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.S.Davis' in the authors string.