Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
708139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl. ex Carolin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 551 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707472



Common Names

  • Micrantha Goodenia
  • Micrantha Daisy
  • Micrantha Goodenia Daisy


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Description

Goodenia micrantha (also called Tiny-flowered Goodenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or subshrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Goodenia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodenia micrantha has yellow, daisy-like flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are borne in a raceme and have a single pistil and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are initially pale green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodenia micrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Goodenia micrantha

Goodenia micrantha can be found in Australia, particularly in Western Australia.

Goodenia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodenia micrantha?

Goodenia micrantha

What is the common name of Goodenia micrantha?

Small-flowered Goodenia

What is the natural habitat of Goodenia micrantha?

It is native to Australia and found in all states except Victoria.

Species in the Goodenia genus

Goodenia hartiana, Goodenia pedicellata, Goodenia corralina, Goodenia granitica, Goodenia jaurdiensis, Goodenia salina, Goodenia turleyae, Goodenia affinis, Goodenia albiflora, Goodenia amplexans, Goodenia anfracta, Goodenia angustifolia, Goodenia arachnoidea, Goodenia arenicola, Goodenia argillacea, Goodenia armitiana, Goodenia armstrongiana, Goodenia arthrotricha, Goodenia atriplexifolia, Goodenia azurea, Goodenia bellidifolia, Goodenia benthamiana, Goodenia berardiana, Goodenia berringbinensis, Goodenia bicolor, Goodenia blackiana, Goodenia brachypoda, Goodenia brunnea, Goodenia byrnesii, Goodenia caerulea, Goodenia calcarata, Goodenia cambodiana, Goodenia campestris, Goodenia centralis, Goodenia chambersii, Goodenia chthonocephala, Goodenia cirrifica, Goodenia claytoniacea, Goodenia concinna, Goodenia convexa, Goodenia coronopifolia, Goodenia corynocarpa, Goodenia crenata, Goodenia cusackiana, Goodenia cycloptera, Goodenia cylindrocarpa, Goodenia debilis, Goodenia decurrens, Goodenia decursiva, Goodenia delicata,

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2830635: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Roger Charles Carolin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carolin' in the authors string.