Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 22-24: 309 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127757
Common Names
- Lacy Flathead
- Cutleaf Microseris
- Cutleaf Daisy
Synonyms
- Scorzonella laciniata (Hook.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Calais laciniata (Hook.) A.Gray [unknown]
- Scorzonella laciniata laciniata [unknown]
- Scorzonella procera procera [unknown]
- Microseris laciniata laciniata [unknown]
- Calais glauca glauca [unknown]
- Scorzonella laciniata (Hook.) Nutt. [unknown]
- Scorzonella laciniata pratensis (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
- Hymenonema laciniata Hook. [unknown]
- Hymenonema laciniatum Hook. [unknown]
Description
Microseris laciniata (also called Cutleaf Microseris, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris laciniata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Microseris laciniata sub. laciniata
Microseris laciniata sub. leptosepala (Nutt.) K.L.Chambers
Microseris laciniata sub. siskiyouensis K.L.Chambers
Microseris laciniata sub. detlingii K.L.Chambers
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microseris laciniata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microseris laciniata is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Microseris laciniata
Microseris laciniata is native to the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in grasslands and meadows at elevations of 1500-2500 m.
Microseris laciniata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris laciniata?
Microseris laciniata
What is the common name of Microseris laciniata?
Cutleaf microseris
What type of plant is Microseris laciniata?
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,