Microseris pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
3187
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. (Apr 1832) 388. (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002516
Common Names
- Pygmy Microseris
- Microseris
- Pygmy Microseris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microseris pygmaea (also called Pygmy Microseris, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to California. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris pygmaea is a flowering plant native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microseris pygmaea has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microseris pygmaea is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Microseris pygmaea
Microseris pygmaea is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Microseris pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris pygmaea?
Microseris pygmaea
What are the common names of Microseris pygmaea?
Pygmy microseris
What is the natural habitat of Microseris pygmaea?
It is native to Australia
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
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232660-1: Based on the initial data import