Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
35284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 12: 676 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034613



Common Names

  • Deserticola Microcephala
  • Deserticola Daisy
  • Deserticola False Daisy


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Description

Microcephala deserticola (also called Desert Microcephala, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and white flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Microcephala deserticola is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcephala deserticola has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a white taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcephala deserticola is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and dry soil.

Where to Find Microcephala deserticola

Microcephala deserticola is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Microcephala deserticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcephala deserticola?

Microcephala deserticola

What is the common name of Microcephala deserticola?

Desert microcephala

What is the habitat of Microcephala deserticola?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

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-133472: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.