Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 211 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060500
Common Names
- Low Microliabum
- Low Microliabum
- Low Microliabum
Description
Microliabum humile (also called Dwarf Microliabum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem with oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Microliabum humile is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microliabum humile is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microliabum humile can be propagated from seed, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Microliabum humile
Microliabum humile can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Microliabum humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microliabum humile?
Microliabum humile
What is the common name of Microliabum humile?
Low Microliabum
What is the natural habitat of Microliabum humile?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Microliabum genus
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,