Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 499 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080801
Common Names
- Cullumia micracantha
- Small-flowered Cullumia
- Canyon False-mallow
Synonyms
- Cullumia obovata E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Cullumia micracantha (also called Common Cullumia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky areas and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cullumia micracantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cullumia micracantha is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cullumia micracantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Cullumia micracantha
Cullumia micracantha is found in the western United States, primarily in California.
Cullumia micracantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullumia micracantha?
Cullumia micracantha
What is the common name of Cullumia micracantha?
Small-spined cullumia
What is the growth habit of Cullumia micracantha?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, spiny leaves and small yellow flowers
Species in the Cullumia genus
Cullumia reticulata,
Cullumia setosa,
Cullumia bisulca,
Cullumia squarrosa,
Cullumia sulcata,
Cullumia aculeata,
Cullumia patula,
Cullumia carlinoides,
Cullumia cirsioides,
Cullumia ciliaris,
Cullumia micracantha,
Cullumia selago,
Cullumia rigida,
Cullumia micrantha,
Cullumia pectinata,
Cullumia decurrens,
Cullumia floccosa,
Cullumia sulcata,
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,