Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
11510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 22-24: 308 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010839



Common Names

  • Douglasii Microseris
  • Microseris douglasii
  • Douglas' Microseris


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Synonyms

  • Microseris attenuata attenuata [unknown]
  • Microseris cyclocarpha cyclocarpha [unknown]
  • Microseris douglasii douglasii [unknown]

Description

Microseris douglasii (also called Douglas' microseris, Douglas's microseris, Douglas' flat-topped aster, Douglas's flat-topped aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the sunflower family. It has yellow flower heads and grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Microseris douglasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Microseris douglasii sub. tenella (A.Gray) K.L.Chambers
Microseris douglasii sub. platycarpha (A.Gray) K.L.Chambers
Microseris douglasii sub. douglasii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microseris douglasii has a yellow flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microseris douglasii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Microseris douglasii

Microseris douglasii is native to western North America and can be found in grassy meadows.

Microseris douglasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microseris douglasii?

Microseris douglasii

What is the common name of Microseris douglasii?

Douglas' Microseris

What is the natural habitat of Microseris douglasii?

Grassy meadows 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-110504: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.