Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) K.L.Chambers
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 4: 286 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123186
Common Names
- Microseris Heterocarpa
- Smallhead Microseris
- Smallhead Dandelion
Synonyms
- Uropappus heterocarpus Nutt. [unknown]
- Calais parryi Greene [unknown]
- Stebbinsoseris heterocarpa (Nutt.) K.L.Chambers [unknown]
- Uropappus lindleyi clevelandi (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Microseris heterocarpa (also called Variable-Fruited Microseris, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It typically grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris heterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microseris heterocarpa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microseris heterocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Australia. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Microseris heterocarpa
Microseris heterocarpa is native to Australia. It is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas.
Microseris heterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris heterocarpa?
Microseris heterocarpa
What is the common name of Microseris heterocarpa?
Heterocarpous microseris
What is the natural habitat of Microseris heterocarpa?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,