Microseris elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
31779
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene ex A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(2): 419 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031108
Common Names
- Elegant Microseris
- Elegant False Dandelion
- Elegant False Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Microseris aphantocarpha elegans (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Microseris elegans (also called Elegant Microseris, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, and has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris elegans is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microseris elegans is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microseris elegans is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Microseris elegans
Microseris elegans is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Microseris elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris elegans?
Microseris elegans
What is the common name of Microseris elegans?
Elegant Microseris
What type of plant is Microseris elegans?
Herbaceous annual
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-130086: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.