Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lamellata
ID:
138567

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


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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.

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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 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-98561: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Yevgenia Pobedimova (1898-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pobed.' in the authors string.