Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México n.° 32: 77, f. 1 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088685
Common Names
- Gonzalez's Microspermum
- Microspermum gonzalezii
- Gonzalez's Daisy
Description
Microspermum gonzalezii (also called Gonzalez's microspermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and typically grows in dry, rocky soils. It is an annual herb with an erect stem and a rosette of leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Microspermum gonzalezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive blue flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microspermum gonzalezii has yellow flowers with 4-7 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microspermum gonzalezii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilizing.
Where to Find Microspermum gonzalezii
Microspermum gonzalezii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in parts of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
Microspermum gonzalezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microspermum gonzalezii?
Microspermum gonzalezii
What type of plant is Microspermum gonzalezii?
Microspermum gonzalezii is a perennial herb.
Where is Microspermum gonzalezii found?
Microspermum gonzalezii is found in Mexico.
Species in the Microspermum genus
Microspermum michoacanum,
Microspermum flaccidum,
Microspermum tenue,
Microspermum numulariaefolium,
Microspermum hintonii,
Microspermum nummulariifolium,
Microspermum gonzalezii,
Microspermum debile,
Microspermum gracillimum,
Microspermum samaroides,
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,