Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenue
ID:
36152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13(1): 166 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035481



Common Names

  • Microspermum Tenue
  • Slender Mouse-Ear
  • Mouse-Ear


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Description

Microspermum tenue (also called Slender-Fruited Microspermum, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microspermum tenue has been used as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microspermum tenue has white flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microspermum tenue is an easy to grow, drought tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of established plants in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Microspermum tenue

Microspermum tenue can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Microspermum tenue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microspermum tenue?

Microspermum tenue

What is the common name of Microspermum tenue?

Slender Microspermum

What is the natural habitat of Microspermum tenue?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-134320: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.