Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 3: 147. 1938
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001065
Common Names
- Micropsis australis
- Australian Micropsis
- Southern Micropsis
Description
Micropsis australis (also called Micropsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas. It is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Micropsis australis is a medicinal plant, used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micropsis australis has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micropsis australis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Micropsis australis
Micropsis australis can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Micropsis australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micropsis australis?
Micropsis australis
What is the common name of Micropsis australis?
Southern Micropsis
What is the natural habitat of Micropsis australis?
It is found in dry, open woods and grasslands in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Micropsis 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,