Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsum
ID:
5021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Stace

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 18(3): 321 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004350



Common Names

  • Doronicum
  • Excelsum Leopard's Bane
  • Excelsum


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Synonyms

  • Doronicum plantagineum excelsum N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Doronicum excelsum (also called Giant Leopard's Bane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Doronicum excelsum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doronicum excelsum is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doronicum excelsum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back the foliage in late fall to promote new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Doronicum excelsum

Doronicum excelsum is native to Europe and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Doronicum excelsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doronicum excelsum?

Doronicum excelsum

What is the common name of Doronicum excelsum?

Great Leopard's Bane

What type of plant is Doronicum excelsum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-104188: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.