Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
412159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 45 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411491

Common Names

  • Trachymene microcephala
  • Microcephalous Trachymene
  • Microcephalous False Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Trachymene lacerata Maconochie [valid]
  • Didiscus microcephalus Domin [unknown]

Description

Trachymene microcephala (also called Small-headed Trachymene, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia and New Zealand. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters on the end of short stems. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Trachymene microcephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is known to be drought tolerant and can be used to create a hedge or border in a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachymene microcephala is white with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachymene microcephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are actively growing.

Where to Find Trachymene microcephala

Trachymene microcephala can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Trachymene microcephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachymene microcephala?

Trachymene microcephala

What is the common name of Trachymene microcephala?

Microcephala

What type of plant is Trachymene microcephala?

Herb

Species in the Trachymene genus

Trachymene montana, Trachymene moorei, Trachymene cussonii, Trachymene cyanantha, Trachymene dendrothrix, Trachymene didiscoides, Trachymene dusenii, Trachymene croniniana, Trachymene grandis, Trachymene erodioides, Trachymene flabellifolia, Trachymene geraniifolia, Trachymene glandulosa, Trachymene glaucifolia, Trachymene anisocarpa, Trachymene arfakensis, Trachymene acrotricha, Trachymene adenodes, Trachymene acerifolia, Trachymene austrocaledonica, Trachymene bialata, Trachymene bivestita, Trachymene celebica, Trachymene hookeri, Trachymene humilis, Trachymene incisa, Trachymene inflata, Trachymene koebrensis, Trachymene ceratocarpa, Trachymene clivicola, Trachymene coerulea, Trachymene composita, Trachymene valida, Trachymene villosa, Trachymene thysanocarpa, Trachymene tripartita, Trachymene umbratica, Trachymene tenuifolia, Trachymene sarasinorum, Trachymene scapigera, Trachymene leptophylla, Trachymene pulvilliforma, Trachymene pilbarensis, Trachymene pilosa, Trachymene psammophila, Trachymene pyrophila, Trachymene rigida, Trachymene rosulans, Trachymene rotundifolia, Trachymene procumbens,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849719-1: Based on the initial data import