Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bithynia
ID:
77545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edmondson

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076874

Common Names

  • Doronicum bithynia
  • Bithynian Leopard's-bane
  • Bithynian Leopard's-Bane

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Description

Doronicum bithynia (also called Bithynian Leopard's Bane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in silvery-white hairs. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Doronicum bithynia is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Doronicum bithynia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doronicum bithynia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. The plant may also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring.

Where to Find Doronicum bithynia

Doronicum bithynia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as hillsides and woodlands.

Doronicum bithynia FAQ

What are the common names of Doronicum bithynia?

Doronicum bithynia is commonly known as the Bithynian Leopard's Bane.

Where does Doronicum bithynia grow?

Doronicum bithynia is native to the mountains of central and northern Europe.

What is the growth habit of Doronicum bithynia?

Doronicum bithynia is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height.

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,