Microseris bigelovii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bigelovii
ID:
1416478
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Sch.Bip.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 22-24: 308 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428943
Common Names
- Microseris bigelovii
- Bigelow's Microseris
- Bigelow's Microseris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microseris bigelovii (also called 'Bigelow's Microseris' or 'Bigelow's False Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris bigelovii is used medicinally as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microseris bigelovii has white flowers with five petals and a short peduncle. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microseris bigelovii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Microseris bigelovii
Microseris bigelovii is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Species in the Microseris genus
Microseris pygmaea, Microseris cuspidata, Microseris decipiens, Microseris lanceolata, Microseris troximoides, Microseris douglasii, Microseris howellii, Microseris scapigera, Microseris borealis, Microseris elegans, Microseris sylvatica, Microseris alpestris, Microseris nutans, Microseris paludosa, Microseris acuminata, Microseris bigelowii, Microseris campestris, Microseris lindleyi, Microseris heterocarpa, Microseris laciniata, Microseris pygmaea, Microseris bigelovii,
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232612-1: Based on the initial data import