Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 122 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034451
Common Names
- Myriactis delavayi
- Delavay's Myriactis
- Delavay's Daisy
Description
Myriactis delavayi (also called Delavay's Myriactis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Myriactis delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriactis delavayi has small, yellow flowers clustered in flat-topped inflorescences. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriactis delavayi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in early spring and late summer. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Myriactis delavayi
Myriactis delavayi is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Myriactis delavayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriactis delavayi?
Myriactis delavayi
What is the family of Myriactis delavayi?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Myriactis delavayi?
Grasslands and open areas
Species in the Myriactis genus
Myriactis japonensis,
Myriactis wallichii,
Myriactis wightii,
Myriactis westonii,
Myriactis minuscula,
Myriactis delavayi,
Myriactis nepalensis,
Myriactis assamensis,
Myriactis rupestris,
Myriactis humilis,
Myriactis sakirana,
Myriactis cabrerae,
Myriactis panamensis,
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,