Status:
valid
Authors:
K.L.Chambers
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 4: 290 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005603
Common Names
- Microseris Daisy
- Microseris
- Microseris Daisy-bush
Synonyms
- Stebbinsoseris decipiens (K.L.Chambers) K.L.Chambers [unknown]
Description
Microseris decipiens (also called 'Deceptive Microseris', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Asia. It has thin, branched stems and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts, and other arid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Microseris decipiens flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microseris decipiens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Microseris decipiens
Microseris decipiens is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands.
Microseris decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris decipiens?
Microseris decipiens
What is the common name of Microseris decipiens?
Deceptive Microseris
What is the natural habitat of Microseris decipiens?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
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,