Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californicus
ID:
19817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 2: 42 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019146



Common Names

  • Micropus californicus
  • Californicus Micropus
  • Micropus


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Description

Micropus californicus (also called 'California Micropus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem with a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate and the flower heads are yellowish-white. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Micropus californicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micropus californicus var. angustifolius (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropus californicus has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropus californicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The root clumps can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Micropus californicus

Micropus californicus can be found in California, USA.

Micropus californicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropus californicus?

Micropus californicus

What is the family of Micropus californicus?

Asteraceae

Where is Micropus californicus found?

North America

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-118510: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.