Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
137332

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Carr & G.D.Carr

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sida 21(1): 261 (259-265; figs. 1- (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136661

Common Names

  • Calycadenia micrantha
  • Small-flowered Calycadenia
  • Small-flowered Tarweed

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Description

Calycadenia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Calycadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has an upright habit and grows in disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calycadenia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycadenia micrantha is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycadenia micrantha is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Calycadenia micrantha

Calycadenia micrantha is native to California and can be found in chaparral and oak woodlands.

Calycadenia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycadenia micrantha?

Calycadenia micrantha

What is the common name of Calycadenia micrantha?

Small-flowered Calycadenia

What is the natural habitat of Calycadenia micrantha?

Grassland and scrubland

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-97368: Based on the initial data import
Gerald D. Carr (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Carr' in the authors string.
Robert Leroy Carr (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Carr' in the authors string.