Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 218 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117507
Common Names
- Lasiocarpa Mairia
- Mairia Lasiocarpa
- Lasiocarpa Mairia
Description
Mairia lasiocarpa (also called Hairy Mairia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mairia lasiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mairia lasiocarpa has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mairia lasiocarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some light shade. It is a good choice for a meadow or naturalized area.
Where to Find Mairia lasiocarpa
Mairia lasiocarpa can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.
Mairia lasiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mairia lasiocarpa?
Mairia lasiocarpa
What is the common name of Mairia lasiocarpa?
Mairia
What is the family of Mairia lasiocarpa?
Asteraceae
Species in the Mairia 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,