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
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.
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 Calycadenia genus
Calycadenia spicata,
Calycadenia multiglandulosa,
Calycadenia truncata,
Calycadenia oppositifolia,
Calycadenia hooveri,
Calycadenia fremontii,
Calycadenia mollis,
Calycadenia villosa,
Calycadenia pauciflora,
Calycadenia micrantha,
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,