Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moris) Dittrich & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. Genav. Conserv. Bot. Distrib. Fasc. 3: 47 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087627
Common Names
- Lamyropsis microcephala
- Small-Headed Lamb's Lettuce
- Lamb's Lettuce
Synonyms
- Cirsium strictum Moris [unknown]
- Cnicus microcephalus Bertol. [unknown]
- Lamyra microcephala (Moris) Soják [unknown]
- Cirsium microcephalum Moris [unknown]
Description
Lamyropsis microcephala (also called Small-headed Lamyropsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lamyropsis microcephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties that can help treat inflammation and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lamyropsis microcephala has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lamyropsis microcephala is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Lamyropsis microcephala
Lamyropsis microcephala is native to Peru and can be found in the Andean foothills.
Lamyropsis microcephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamyropsis microcephala?
Lamyropsis microcephala
What type of plant is Lamyropsis microcephala?
It is a shrub
Where does Lamyropsis microcephala grow?
It grows in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Lamyropsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,