Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 8: 15 (1985) (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058810
Common Names
- MacBride's Noticastrum
- MacBride's False-aster
- MacBride's False-daisy
Description
Noticastrum macbridei (also called MacBride's Noticastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Noticastrum macbridei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a groundcover. It has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Noticastrum macbridei is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noticastrum macbridei is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental irrigation in dry climates. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Noticastrum macbridei
Noticastrum macbridei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Noticastrum macbridei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noticastrum macbridei?
Noticastrum macbridei
What type of plant is Noticastrum macbridei?
It is an annual herb
Where is Noticastrum macbridei found?
It is found in the southwestern United States
Species in the Noticastrum genus
Noticastrum chebataroffii,
Noticastrum hatschbachii,
Noticastrum psammophilum,
Noticastrum argentinense,
Noticastrum sericeum,
Noticastrum adscendens,
Noticastrum argenteum,
Noticastrum antucense,
Noticastrum macbridei,
Noticastrum malmei,
Noticastrum macrocephalum,
Noticastrum jujuyense,
Noticastrum marginatum,
Noticastrum gnaphalioides,
Noticastrum erectum,
Noticastrum calvatum,
Noticastrum eriophorum,
Noticastrum acuminatum,
Noticastrum diffusum,
Noticastrum decumbens,
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,