Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
westonii
ID:
11244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 42(2): 422. 1986 [1985 publ. 1986]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010573



Common Names

  • Myriactis westonii
  • Weston's Myriactis
  • Weston's Daisy


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Description

Myriactis westonii (also called Weston's myriactis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes at an altitude of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Myriactis westonii is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriactis westonii has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriactis westonii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating by division, it should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps into smaller sections, each with a few leaves and roots attached.

Where to Find Myriactis westonii

Myriactis westonii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Myriactis westonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriactis westonii?

Myriactis westonii

What is the common name of Myriactis westonii?

Weston's myriactis

What is the natural habitat of Myriactis westonii?

Dry grasslands 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-110240: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.