Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15(4): 743. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005161
Common Names
- Microliabum Polymnioides
- Polymnioides Microliabum
- Polymnioides Microliabum
Synonyms
- Liabum polymnioides R.E.Fr. [unknown]
- Liabum polymnioides R.E.Fr. [unknown]
- Austroliabum polymnioides (R.E.Fr.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
Description
Microliabum polymnioides (also called Many-flowered Microliabum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with an erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Turkey and Syria, and is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microliabum polymnioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microliabum polymnioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microliabum polymnioides is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Microliabum polymnioides
Microliabum polymnioides can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including the Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountains.
Microliabum polymnioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microliabum polymnioides?
Microliabum polymnioides
What is the common name of Microliabum polymnioides?
Unknown
Where is Microliabum polymnioides found?
South America
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Abrotanella scapigera,
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Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
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