Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 42(2): 422. 1986 [1985 publ. 1986]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032771
Common Names
- Myriactis Minuscula
- Myriactis
- Minuscula
Description
Myriactis minuscula (also called Tiny Myriactis, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has narrow, needle-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is commonly found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Myriactis minuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriactis minuscula has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriactis minuscula is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Myriactis minuscula
Myriactis minuscula can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Myriactis minuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriactis minuscula?
Myriactis minuscula
What type of plant is Myriactis minuscula?
It is an annual herbaceous plant
Where is Myriactis minuscula found?
It is found in India
Species in the Myriactis genus
Myriactis japonensis,
Myriactis wallichii,
Myriactis wightii,
Myriactis westonii,
Myriactis minuscula,
Myriactis delavayi,
Myriactis nepalensis,
Myriactis assamensis,
Myriactis rupestris,
Myriactis humilis,
Myriactis sakirana,
Myriactis cabrerae,
Myriactis panamensis,
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,