Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
127169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México n.° 32: 80, fig. 2 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126498



Common Names

  • Microspermum gracillimum
  • Slender Microspermum
  • Slender Mouse-ear


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Description

Microspermum gracillimum (also called Slender Microspermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and steppes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Microspermum gracillimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microspermum gracillimum has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, flat and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microspermum gracillimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Microspermum gracillimum

Microspermum gracillimum is found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Microspermum gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microspermum gracillimum?

Microspermum gracillimum

What is the common name of Microspermum gracillimum?

Graceful Microspermum

What is the natural habitat of Microspermum gracillimum?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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-87527: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.