Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 321 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044091
Common Names
- Caucasian Leopard's Bane
- Caucasian Doronicum
- Caucasian Leopard's Bane
Synonyms
- Doronicum orientale Hoffm. [unknown]
- Doronicum cordatum K.Koch [unknown]
- Doronicum eriorrhizon Guss. [unknown]
- Doronicum nendtvichii Sadler [unknown]
Description
Doronicum caucasicum (also called Caucasian Leopard's Bane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has hairy leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Doronicum caucasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of this plant can be used to make herbal tea which can help with digestion and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Doronicum caucasicum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doronicum caucasicum is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of established plants can also be done in spring.
Where to Find Doronicum caucasicum
Doronicum caucasicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Doronicum caucasicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doronicum caucasicum?
Doronicum caucasicum
What is the common name of Doronicum caucasicum?
Caucasian Leopard's Bane
What type of plant is Doronicum caucasicum?
Herb
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,