Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microcephalum
ID:
2307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 60 Abt. B: 193 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001636



Common Names

  • Microcephalum Mayweed
  • Microcephalum Tripleurospermum
  • Small-headed Mayweed


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Synonyms

  • Chamaemelum microcephalum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Tripleurospermum microcephalum (also called 'Small-Headed Mayweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tripleurospermum microcephalum 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 Tripleurospermum microcephalum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripleurospermum microcephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tripleurospermum microcephalum

Tripleurospermum microcephalum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Tripleurospermum microcephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripleurospermum microcephalum?

Tripleurospermum microcephalum

What is the common name of Tripleurospermum microcephalum?

Small-headed Mayweed

What is the natural habitat of Tripleurospermum microcephalum?

Tripleurospermum microcephalum is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North America.

Species in the Tripleurospermum genus

Tripleurospermum microcephalum, Tripleurospermum tempskyanum, Tripleurospermum szovitsii, Tripleurospermum conoclinum, Tripleurospermum disciforme, Tripleurospermum tetragonospermum, Tripleurospermum inodorum, Tripleurospermum homogamum, Tripleurospermum rosellum, Tripleurospermum melanolepis, Tripleurospermum baytopianum, Tripleurospermum auriculatum, Tripleurospermum breviradiatum, Tripleurospermum hookeri, Tripleurospermum subpolare, Tripleurospermum rupestre, Tripleurospermum hygrophilum, Tripleurospermum callosum, Tripleurospermum tenuifolium, Tripleurospermum kotschyi, Tripleurospermum maritimum, Tripleurospermum parviflorum, Tripleurospermum caucasicum, Tripleurospermum elongatum, Tripleurospermum heterolepis, Tripleurospermum monticola, Tripleurospermum fissurale, Tripleurospermum decipiens, Tripleurospermum anchialense, Tripleurospermum froedinii, Tripleurospermum microcephalum, Tripleurospermum repens, Tripleurospermum pichleri, Tripleurospermum limosum, Tripleurospermum disciformis, Tripleurospermum grandiflorum, Tripleurospermum transcaucasicum, Tripleurospermum sannineum, Tripleurospermum sevanense, Tripleurospermum corymbosum, Tripleurospermum ziganaense, Tripleurospermum griersonii, Tripleurospermum insularum,

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:256510-1: Based on the initial data import