Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corsicum
ID:
74853

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loisel.) Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 2: 517 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074182

Common Names

  • Doronicum corsicum
  • Corsican Leopard's Bane
  • Corsican Leopard's-Bane

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Synonyms

  • Senecio corsicus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Aronicum corsicum DC. [unknown]
  • Arnica corsica Loisel. [unknown]

Description

Doronicum corsicum (also called Corsican Leopard's Bane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Doronicum corsicum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doronicum corsicum is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3cm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 2mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doronicum corsicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot with moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Doronicum corsicum

Doronicum corsicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of southern France, Italy, and Greece.

Doronicum corsicum FAQ

What type of plant is Doronicum corsicum?

Doronicum corsicum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Doronicum corsicum found?

Doronicum corsicum is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What are the characteristics of Doronicum corsicum?

Doronicum corsicum is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-30912: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.