Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
flaccidum
ID:
30669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13(1): 167 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029998



Common Names

  • Microspermum flaccidum
  • Microspermum
  • Flaccidum


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Description

Microspermum flaccidum (also called 'Flaccid Microspermum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Microspermum flaccidum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microspermum flaccidum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microspermum flaccidum is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Microspermum flaccidum

Microspermum flaccidum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grassy areas.

Microspermum flaccidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microspermum flaccidum?

Microspermum flaccidum

What is the natural habitat of Microspermum flaccidum?

It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

What are the characteristics of Microspermum flaccidum?

It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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-128999: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.