Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 22-24: 310 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023120
Common Names
- Microseris Daisy
- Scapigera Daisy
- Prairie Daisy
Synonyms
- Scorzonella scapigera Greene [unknown]
- Microseris scapigera scapigera [unknown]
- Microseris forsteri forsteri [unknown]
- Microseris obtusifolia Gand. [unknown]
- Scorzonera scapigera Sol. ex A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Galasia scapigera Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Microseris forsteri Hook.f. [unknown]
- Scorzonera scapigera G.Forst. [unknown]
- Scorzonera lawrencii Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Microseris scapigera (also called Stalked Microseris, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in sandy soils and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris scapigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microseris scapigera has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microseris scapigera is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Microseris scapigera
Microseris scapigera can be found in Australia, growing in grasslands and open woodlands.
Microseris scapigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris scapigera?
Microseris scapigera
What type of plant is Microseris scapigera?
Microseris scapigera is a species of flowering plant.
Where is Microseris scapigera found?
Microseris scapigera is found in Australia.
What is the growth habit of Microseris scapigera?
Microseris scapigera is a low-growing, perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves.
What color are the flowers of Microseris scapigera?
The flowers of Microseris scapigera are yellow.
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,