Status:
valid
Authors:
Ten.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 1: 49 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045893
Common Names
- Doronicum columnae
- Columnar Leopard's-bane
- Columnar Leopard's-foot
Synonyms
- Doronicum cordifolium Sternb. [unknown]
- Doronicum orientale Rchb. [unknown]
- Doronicum caucasicum Vis. [unknown]
- Doronicum columnae pilosum (Simonk.) Rouy [unknown]
- Doronicum wulfenianum Poir. [unknown]
- Arnica cordata Wulfen [illegitimate]
- Senecio columnae E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Doronicum romanum Garsault [unknown]
- Aronicum cordatum Schur. [unknown]
- Doronicum pilosum Simonk. [unknown]
- Doronicum columnae columnae [unknown]
- Doronicum columnae columnae [unknown]
- Doronicum caucasicum caucasicum [unknown]
- Doronicum columnae elatior (Ambrosi) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
- Doronicum cordatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Doronicum lucidum Bernh. ex Pant. [unknown]
- Doronicum caucasicum elatior Ambrosi [unknown]
- Doronicum columnae cordifolium (Sternb.) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
- Doronicum columnae lucidum (Bernh. ex Pantoc.) Rouy [unknown]
- Arnica wulfeniana Pollini [unknown]
Description
Doronicum columnae (also called 'Columnar Leopard's Bane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is found in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Doronicum columnae is a perennial plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Doronicum columnae is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white rays. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. Its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doronicum columnae is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Doronicum columnae
Doronicum columnae can be found in the mountain regions of Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Poland.
Doronicum columnae FAQ
What are the common names of Doronicum columnae?
Doronicum columnae is commonly known as Column Leopard's Bane.
What is the optimal soil type for Doronicum columnae?
Doronicum columnae prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Doronicum columnae?
Doronicum columnae prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
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,