Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
139166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 9, Bot. n.° 46: 254 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138495



Common Names

  • Spathulate Micropsis
  • Spathulate Daisy
  • Spathulate Fleabane


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Description

Micropsis spathulata (also called Spatulate Micropsis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Micropsis spathulata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micropsis spathulata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropsis spathulata is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Micropsis spathulata

Micropsis spathulata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Micropsis spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropsis spathulata?

Micropsis spathulata

What is the common name of Micropsis spathulata?

Spatulate Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Micropsis spathulata?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woods

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-99139: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.