Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasycarpa
ID:
128207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève ser. 2, 5: 224. 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127536



Common Names

  • Micropsis dasycarpa
  • Dense-Fruited Micropsis
  • Dense-Fruited Micropsis Plant


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Description

Micropsis dasycarpa (also called Soft-Fruit Micropsis, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a small, compact growth habit and its leaves are small and linear. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Micropsis dasycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micropsis dasycarpa is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropsis dasycarpa is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Micropsis dasycarpa

Micropsis dasycarpa is native to the dry, desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in sandy soils in areas with low rainfall.

Micropsis dasycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropsis dasycarpa?

Micropsis dasycarpa

What is the common name of Micropsis dasycarpa?

Woolly micropsis

What is the natural habitat of Micropsis dasycarpa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-88535: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.