Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
The Journal of Botany 43 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083653
Common Names
- Small-leaved Daisy
- Small-leaf Daisy
- Cratystylis
Description
Cratystylis microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cratystylis microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cratystylis microphylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings have small, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cratystylis microphylla is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings from the stems. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Cratystylis microphylla
Cratystylis microphylla can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Cratystylis microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cratystylis microphylla?
Cratystylis microphylla
What is the common name of Cratystylis microphylla?
Small-leaved cratystylis
What type of plant is Cratystylis microphylla?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Cratystylis genus
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,