Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xlvii. 206 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046620
Common Names
- Microglossa mespilifolia
- Mespilus-leaved Microglossa
- Mespilus Microglossa
Synonyms
- Nidorella mespilifolia DC. [unknown]
- Microglossa mespiloides Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Erigeron mespilifolius Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Nidorella scandens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Erigeron clematideus Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Aster mespilifolius Less. [unknown]
- Erigeron natalensis Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Erigeron natalensis Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
Description
Microglossa mespilifolia (also called Mespilus-Leaved Microglossa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Microglossa mespilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microglossa mespilifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microglossa mespilifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Microglossa mespilifolia
Microglossa mespilifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Microglossa mespilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microglossa mespilifolia?
Microglossa mespilifolia
What is the common name of Microglossa mespilifolia?
Mespilifolia Microglossa
What is the natural habitat of Microglossa mespilifolia?
Dry, open grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Microglossa genus
Microglossa caffrorum,
Microglossa hildebrandtii,
Microglossa pyrrhopappa,
Microglossa densiflora,
Microglossa mespilifolia,
Microglossa pyrifolia,
Microglossa psiadioides,
Microglossa caudata,
Microglossa afzelii,
Microglossa longiradiata,
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,