Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bunge) Pobed.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 21: 357 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137896
Common Names
- Microcephala
- Lamellate Microcephala
- Lamellata
Description
Microcephala lamellata (also called Lamellate Microcephala, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Microcephala lamellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Microcephala lamellata sub. lamellata
Microcephala lamellata sub. villosa Podlech
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microcephala lamellata is a yellow-green disc floret, with a yellow-green center and a yellow-green outer ring. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a small tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microcephala lamellata is an annual that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Microcephala lamellata
Microcephala lamellata is native to the mountains of the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Microcephala lamellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microcephala lamellata?
Microcephala lamellata
What is the common name of Microcephala lamellata?
Lamellate Microcephala
What is the natural habitat of Microcephala lamellata?
Grasslands and disturbed sites
Species in the Microcephala 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,