Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
micropoides
ID:
61771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Sida 11(4): 377. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061100



Common Names

  • Micropoides Thymophylla
  • Thymophylla Daisy
  • Thymophylla Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Dyssodia micropoides Loes. [unknown]
  • Hymenatherum micropoides A.Heller [unknown]
  • Thymophylla gnaphaloides Small [unknown]
  • Bahia depressa M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Gnaphalopsis micropoides DC. [unknown]
  • Hymenatherum gnaphalodes A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Thymophylla micropoides (also called Small-leaf Thymophylla, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla micropoides is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thymophylla micropoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla micropoides is a low-growing, spreading perennial native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Thymophylla micropoides

Thymophylla micropoides is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Wyoming.

Thymophylla micropoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla micropoides?

Thymophylla micropoides

What is the common name of Thymophylla micropoides?

Dwarf Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Thymophylla micropoides?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States

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-18124: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.