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
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.
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 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,