Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
micropoides
ID:
2066

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 84 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001395



Common Names

  • Micropoides Stylocline
  • Micropoides Daisy
  • Micropoides Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Micropus grayanus Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Stylocline micropoides (also called California Stylocline, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to California and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Stylocline micropoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylocline micropoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylocline micropoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is generally done by division of the root ball in early spring or by seed sowing in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stylocline micropoides

Stylocline micropoides can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Stylocline micropoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylocline micropoides?

Stylocline micropoides

What is the common name of Stylocline micropoides?

Small-leaved Stylocline

What is the natural habitat of Stylocline micropoides?

Grasslands of North America

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-101344: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.