Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
123857

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

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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.

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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 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-84334: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Kenton Lee Chambers (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Chambers' in the authors string.