Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 222 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016101
Common Names
- Hildebrandt's Microglossa
- Microglossa Hildebrandtii
- Hildebrandt's
Synonyms
- Microglossa parvifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Microglossa hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Microglossa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Microglossa hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microglossa hildebrandtii is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microglossa hildebrandtii is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Microglossa hildebrandtii
Microglossa hildebrandtii is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Microglossa hildebrandtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microglossa hildebrandtii?
Microglossa hildebrandtii
What is the common name of Microglossa hildebrandtii?
Hildebrandt's Microglossa
What is the natural habitat of Microglossa hildebrandtii?
Grasslands
Species in the Microglossa genus
Microglossa caffrorum,
Microglossa hildebrandtii,
Microglossa pyrrhopappa,
Microglossa densiflora,
Microglossa mespilifolia,
Microglossa pyrifolia,
Microglossa psiadioides,
Microglossa caudata,
Microglossa afzelii,
Microglossa longiradiata,
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,