Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
67933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 31: 99. fig. 12 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067262



Common Names

  • Microspermum
  • Hintonii
  • Hinton's Microspermum


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Description

Microspermum hintonii (also called Hinton's Microspermum, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Microspermum hintonii 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, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microspermum hintonii is a small, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microspermum hintonii is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern Himalayas. It is best grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. It is an attractive plant with small white flowers and dark green foliage.

Where to Find Microspermum hintonii

Microspermum hintonii is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Microspermum hintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microspermum hintonii?

Microspermum hintonii

What is the common name of Microspermum hintonii?

Hinton's Microspermum

What is the natural habitat of Microspermum hintonii?

Dry, open woods, and disturbed areas

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-24131: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.