Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carpentier) E.Arber
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 28: ? 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228923
Common Names
- Samaroid Microspermum
- Samaroid Microspermums
- Samaroid Microspermums
Description
Microspermum samaroides (also called Samara-like Microspermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Microspermum samaroides is a medicinal plant used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microspermum samaroides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microspermum samaroides is a semi-evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in pots or containers, and requires regular watering during the growing season.
Where to Find Microspermum samaroides
Microspermum samaroides is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Microspermum samaroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microspermum samaroides?
Microspermum samaroides
What is the common name of Microspermum samaroides?
Samaroides Microspermum
What is the natural habitat of Microspermum samaroides?
Moist forests and thickets in China
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,