Microseris acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
70575
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 10(8): 88 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069904
Common Names
- Acuminate Microseris
- Microseris acuminata
- Acuminate Yarrow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microseris acuminata (also called 'Tall Microseris', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microseris acuminata is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microseris acuminata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.
Where to Find Microseris acuminata
Microseris acuminata is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands.
Microseris acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris acuminata?
Microseris acuminata
What is the common name of Microseris acuminata?
Sharp-leaved Microseris
What is the natural habitat of Microseris acuminata?
Microseris acuminata is native to Australia.
Species in the Microseris genus
Microseris pygmaea, Microseris cuspidata, Microseris decipiens, Microseris lanceolata, Microseris troximoides, Microseris douglasii, Microseris howellii, Microseris scapigera, Microseris borealis, Microseris elegans, Microseris sylvatica, Microseris alpestris, Microseris nutans, Microseris paludosa, Microseris acuminata, Microseris bigelowii, Microseris campestris, Microseris lindleyi, Microseris heterocarpa, Microseris laciniata, Microseris pygmaea, Microseris bigelovii,
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-26707: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.