Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaicum
ID:
139602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Acta Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. 2: 271 (t. 16) (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138931



Common Names

  • Doronicum
  • Leopard's Bane
  • Mountain Leopard's Bane


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Synonyms

  • Arnica altaica Turcz. [unknown]
  • Senecio pallasii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Doronicum bargusinense bargusinense [unknown]
  • Doronicum bargusinense Serg. [unknown]
  • Doronicum bargusinense pilosum C.H.An [unknown]
  • Aronicum altaicum (Pall.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Doronicum altaicum (also called Altai Leopard's Bane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Central Asia and grows in grassy meadows, pastures, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Doronicum altaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Doronicum altaicum flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doronicum altaicum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for rock gardens. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Doronicum altaicum

Doronicum altaicum is native to East Asia and can be found in moist meadows, wetland margins, and disturbed sites.

Doronicum altaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doronicum altaicum?

Doronicum altaicum

What is the common name of Doronicum altaicum?

Altaic Leopard's Bane

What is the natural habitat of Doronicum altaicum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Doronicum genus

Doronicum falconeri, Doronicum prennii, Doronicum excelsum, Doronicum maximum, Doronicum pyrenaicum, Doronicum schischkinii, Doronicum reticulatum, Doronicum plantagineum, Doronicum halacsyi, Doronicum conaense, Doronicum cacaliifolium, Doronicum pardalianches, Doronicum caucasicum, Doronicum austriacum, Doronicum grandiflorum, Doronicum columnae, Doronicum stenoglossum, Doronicum carpetanum, Doronicum clusii, Doronicum turkestanicum, Doronicum corsicum, Doronicum pardalianchoides, Doronicum bithynia, Doronicum roylei, Doronicum carpaticum, Doronicum hungaricum, Doronicum oblongifolium, Doronicum cataractarum, Doronicum wendelboi, Doronicum haussknechtii, Doronicum dolichotrichum, Doronicum glaciale, Doronicum fritschii, Doronicum macrophyllum, Doronicum grafii, Doronicum gansuense, Doronicum altaicum, Doronicum calotum, Doronicum minutilloi,

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