Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
troximoides
ID:
8584

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 9: 211. 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007913

Common Names

  • Microseris
  • Troximoides
  • Microseris Troximoides

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Synonyms

  • Nothocalais troximoides Greene [unknown]
  • Scorzonella troximoides Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Microseris troximoides (also called Slender Microseris, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to California. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Microseris troximoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microseris troximoides has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microseris troximoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Microseris troximoides

Microseris troximoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Microseris troximoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microseris troximoides?

Microseris troximoides

What is the common name of Microseris troximoides?

Troximoides Microseris

What type of plant is Microseris troximoides?

Herbaceous annual

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