Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
51623

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC. ex Royle

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. 5: t. 57 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050952



Common Names

  • Dolomiaea Macrocephala
  • Macrocephala Dolomiaea
  • Macrocephala's Dolomiaea


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Synonyms

  • Jurinea macrocephala Benth. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Jurinea dolomiaea Boiss. [unknown]
  • Jurinella macrocephala (DC. ex Royle) Aswal & Goel [unknown]
  • Jurinea macrocephala (DC. ex Royle) Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Jurinea dolomiaea dolomiaea [unknown]
  • Dolomiaea baltalensis Dar & Naqshi [unknown]
  • Jurinea himalaica R.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Jurinea himalaica tibetica R.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Jurinella macrocephala tibetica (R.R.Stewart) Karthik. & Moorthy [unknown]
  • Jurinea dolomiaea tibetica (R.R.Stewart) H.B.Naithani [unknown]

Description

Dolomiaea macrocephala (also called Common Meadow-Rue, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist meadows and grasslands. It is characterized by its tall, erect stem and large, compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Dolomiaea macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dolomiaea macrocephala has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolomiaea macrocephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Dolomiaea macrocephala

Dolomiaea macrocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.

Dolomiaea macrocephala FAQ

What are the common names of Dolomiaea macrocephala?

Large-headed Dolomiaea

What is the natural habitat of Dolomiaea macrocephala?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

What is the scientific classification of Dolomiaea macrocephala?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Dolomiaea; Species: D. macrocephala

What are the medicinal uses of Dolomiaea macrocephala?

None known

What is the optimal soil type for Dolomiaea macrocephala?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.