Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Q.Jones ex Cronquist
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Pacif. N.W. 5: 267 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054356
Common Names
- Microseris alpestris
- Alpine Microseris
- Mountain Microseris
Description
Microseris alpestris (also called Alpine Microseris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in alpine meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris alpestris is used as a medicinal plant and is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microseris alpestris has small, yellow daisy-like flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microseris alpestris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year. Prune in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Microseris alpestris
Microseris alpestris is native to Central Europe and can be found in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.
Microseris alpestris FAQ
What type of plant is Microseris alpestris?
Microseris alpestris is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where does Microseris alpestris grow?
Microseris alpestris is native to Europe and Asia.
What is the scientific name of Microseris alpestris?
The scientific name of Microseris alpestris is Microseris alpestris.
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,