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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,